Winchester 1895 Russian Charger Guides - making a set

[MosinVirus]

Hello all,

After selling my spare set of charger clip guides for a Russian Winchester 1895 musket, a calgunner asked if I could make him a set because of how hard they are to find.

Since I now have a mini mill, and like to work with files, I wanted to give it a shot.

Turns out I didn't have a 1/4" end mill so I haven't drilled and recessed the screw hole yet, but wanted to share progress.
I am using 4140 steel since that is what I had on hand.

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Very cool - would be useful for restoring a sporter if they got rid of the original charger guides.

[MosinVirus]

Very cool - would be useful for restoring a sporter if they got rid of the original charger guides.

I think that is the case with most sporters. I will post final pics when both sides are ready.

The most difficult thing would be finding the screws. May need to make some as well.

[MosinVirus]

Had a couple of hours after work today, so I finished the other side, drilled holes, and cold blued them both. Now just need to make the screws.

[Enfield47]

Great job! Those look excellent!

[toro1]

Very Nice! You do good work.

[MosinVirus]

Great job! Those look excellent!

Very Nice! You do good work.

Thanks guys.

[81turbota]

Excellent job!

[TRAP55]

Outstanding job MV!

[echo1]

Labor of love, and those reflects that. PAX

[THBailey]

Thanks for sharing the project. Looks like they grew on an 1895 Russian!

[MosinVirus]

Excellent job!

Outstanding job MV!

Labor of love, and those reflects that. PAX

Thanks for sharing the project. Looks like they grew on an 1895 Russian!

Thank you all.
Once I have the screws done I will put them onto my rifle and take pics. They will be much "newer" than the receiver.

[Grendl]

Maybe some stone washing would be appropriate?

[McNally M.]

That is some fine mill work, great job

[MosinVirus]

Maybe some stone washing would be appropriate?

I was making them for someone else. It would be fun to match to the condition of the destination receiver but I haven't seen pictures of it.

That is some fine mill work, great job

Thank you very much.