Walther Sportsmodell Duffle Cut Repair

[jsz]

I had another forum member approach me about repairing his WSM rifle. The rifle was cut at some point in its life and the the end band was remounted. Uncertain how it ever stayed on with out the cleaning rod.
A blank was fabricated by hand out of cherry for the master to run on the duplicator. I sourced a piece of Walnut from an early Sauer K98 the was butchered, providing enough material, though just barely for the new duffle cut replacement. Fitting and epoxying together and of course more fitting prior to stain application. This one was a bit difficult with the original stock having some yellowish sap areas as the existing wood as it approached the band. When assembled it is indistinguishable from the original wood, ( at least I think it is). I did add a few light bumps and bruises to resemble the existing stock.
Some photos of the process, a lot more detailed photos however this really covers the process.
Photo 1, existing rifle
Photo 2, blank on duplicator
Photo 3, completed blank next to an original stock with its fore end.
Photo 4, fitment
Photo 5, pin placement prior to epoxy
Photo 6, Epoxy placed and setting
Photo 7, fitment check
Photo 8, assembled with mostly my metal after staining and finishing
Photo 9 -11 detail shots

Jeff

 

[mauser22]

nice job!

 

[moconfed]

Looks great

 

[banjomike]

I like it.

 

[reich1900]

Very well done.

 

[rjcassara]

I had another forum member approach me about repairing his WSM rifle. The rifle was cut at some point in its life and the the end band was remounted. Uncertain how it ever stayed on with out the cleaning rod.
A blank was fabricated by hand out of cherry for the master to run on the duplicator. I sourced a piece of Walnut from an early Sauer K98 the was butchered, providing enough material, though just barely for the new duffle cut replacement. Fitting and epoxying together and of course more fitting prior to stain application. This one was a bit difficult with the original stock having some yellowish sap areas as the existing wood as it approached the band. When assembled it is indistinguishable from the original wood, ( at least I think it is). I did add a few light bumps and bruises to resemble the existing stock.
Some photos of the process, a lot more detailed photos however this really covers the process.
Photo 1, existing rifle
Photo 2, blank on duplicator
Photo 3, completed blank next to an original stock with its fore end.
Photo 4, fitment
Photo 5, pin placement prior to epoxy
Photo 6, Epoxy placed and setting
Photo 7, fitment check
Photo 8, assembled with mostly my metal after staining and finishing
Photo 9 -11 detail shots

Jeff

Beautiful work! Would you like to make a Polish Wz29 handguard for me?

 

[bruce98k]

Hardest part is getting a good grain match, and using a donor section with good base color.
Get past those 2 items and usually positive result as is this...great job.

 

[rjcassara]

My interest in having a Wz29 handguard built is more for a practical rather than aesthetic reason. I shoot my Polish Mauser and it has developed a couple of hairline cracks in the handguard, probably due to the heat generated. Since the handguard has the rifle serial number stamped in it I want to preserve it. The new handguard would be used for shooting only so matching grains and color is a very minor consideration for me.

 

[mauser99]

Hardest part is getting a good grain match, and using a donor section with good base color.
Get past those 2 items and usually positive result as is this...great job.

As Bruce has mentioned. I had struggled in the past getting anyone in the USA to get a decent handguard made. The American walnut is typically to dark and the getting the grain to match was near impossible.
Then FOX was born and he did amazing work.. I sent him photos of the base stock and he was able to match it by eye ! I was able to have him make a couple HG's and duffle end piece for dsm and 625 rifles. I suppose this option is no more as it seems he isnt shipping anymore. You did a great job and now there are end caps and stacking rods being made ! Its great to see this rifles being restored properly.

 

[jimdvan]

Outstanding work. I'd be very proud if one of my projects turned out that nicely.