.22LR 1918 BAR (range vids uploaded)

[defcon]

my xmas present came!!!

a new 1918 BAR stock. its currently in its airsoft form so ill enjoy this for awhile before i decide to gut it open and drop in a .22LR action/barrel.

the width of the BAR receiver is a bit over 1.5 inches so in theory a Ruger 10/22 can fit in it. if the 10/22 wont fit then ill drop in my Marlin 795

everything is full metal except the plastic handguard and butt stock. but i have to say that the faux wood looks real

this bad boy feels like it weighs about 17-18lbs. will probably take it over 20lbs with a .22LR inside.

i paid $365 shipped for this limited stock. cant wait to gut this and take it to the range when im done with it

its been awhile. my wife put me on check which is why i havent been able to complete more .22 conversions. we got into a fight because she said i spend too much time with my guns.

now for pics.


_MG_5389 by defconskylude, on Flickr


_MG_5388 by defconskylude, on Flickr


_MG_5390 by defconskylude, on Flickr


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i still have my other BAR with the pistol grip version that hasnt been converted yet. so ill eventually have 2 different BAR's with a .22LR inside

[wc12]

Hopefully you can bring those bad boys to the monthly calguns shoot meet once you're done.

[pennys dad]

that BAR is incredible

[pennys dad]

that BAR is incredible

[far from tactical]

Can't Waite to see it at The next cal guns shoot

[far from tactical]

Can't Waite to see it at The next cal guns shoot

[defcon]

decided it was time to gut it. here's 3 hours of work so far just trying to figure out what needs to be fabricated and what needs cutting

there's a Marlin 795 "pre fitted" right now.

- more cutting to move the 795 ejection port forward.
- buy a metal barrel shroud to go over the 795 barrel to fit the heavy bipod and front sight.
- redesign the extension trigger.
- drill a hole for an extension screw through the action
- drill a hole for the safety
- JB weld Marlin 795 magazine to the BAR magazine


_MG_5463 by defconskylude, on Flickr


_MG_5466 by defconskylude, on Flickr


_MG_5462 by defconskylude, on Flickr


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_MG_5458 by defconskylude, on Flickr

[MrPlink]

Iirc the BAR did weigh just under 20lbs, so it sounds like youve got an accurate replica on your hands

[defcon]

Latest progress on the .22LR 1918 BAR using a Marlin 795

Finished JB welding the brass coupling. Just cured last night so its nice and tight. Just have to paint the brass piping flat black and then I'm off to the range tomorrow for test fires.

Why did I use brass piping? Because the 795 barrel was too short and I wanted to re-use the bipod so I bought brass piping with a 3/4 inner diameter that easily slips over the 795 barrel. Used a couple of couplings to mate 3 pipes together. Also found a threaded piece that can simulate a flash hider.



_MG_5468 by defconskylude, on Flickr


_MG_5469 by defconskylude, on Flickr

[defcon]

All done! Hitting the range tomorrow with my dad.


_MG_5476 by defconskylude, on Flickr


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[tanakasan]

That is AWESOME! Well done!

Robert

[Jeff L]

Very cool!

[4SolidGhost]

I'm sure that your wife is a wonderful lady, but there is no such thing as too much time with your guns! They're like children, especially when it a beautiful build such as that one. Well done sir!

[defcon]

Range time!

[Tank 57]

Very impressive.Obviously a labor of love.