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Post by 2nd Bat on Mar 4, 2009 12:47:07 GMT -5
The only way these truly make sense is to build them yourselves as much of the true cost is labor although in the case of the Springfields the base components can get pretty expensive as well.
Tommy Gunner On the rare occassion where I sell these I start them at $790.00 with most closer to $900.00 and the occassional rifle well above that. It all depends on what the client wants and the internals used.
I have a variant that used a modified base VSR stock similar to what you (TG) do with your Enfields and I have sold them as cheaply as $550.00 but frankly it doesn't really compensate for the time and I for one am amazed you're willing to do your Enfields for the price.
These aren't especially hard they are just time consuming. Hence most everyone who builds them do them for themselves and have no interest in a commercial venture. I highly recommend the project as they are extremely rewarding personally. (Just not financially!)
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Post by tigerhawk64 on Jul 2, 2009 0:17:22 GMT -5
Where did you purchase all the products shown in the conversion? If so can you post a link and a price.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Jul 21, 2009 0:54:33 GMT -5
Gun shows seem to be the cheapest places to get the original Springfield parts. The base rifles can be bought from a variety of online sources. EBay is typically over the top and very very frustrating. Great buys are few and far between and not knowing if you're going to "win" is very irritating.
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Post by roma on Aug 13, 2009 8:10:02 GMT -5
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Post by roma on Aug 15, 2009 12:52:13 GMT -5
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Post by Cpl. Hicks on Aug 15, 2009 12:57:29 GMT -5
That is a thing of beauty!
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Post by mccallion on Aug 15, 2009 20:01:14 GMT -5
amasing!
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Aug 15, 2009 22:17:37 GMT -5
Top notch job! The receiver, rear sights, and bolt look amazingly good.
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Post by roma on Aug 17, 2009 13:00:49 GMT -5
Thank you for your good responses. I was trying to make it as authentic as possible in home conditions for work.
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Post by roma on Aug 21, 2009 13:59:23 GMT -5
I am planning to change bolt handle for original.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Aug 21, 2009 14:30:38 GMT -5
Wow!!! Outstanding job. Very very nice workmanship
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Post by roma on Aug 23, 2009 15:16:56 GMT -5
Wow!!! Outstanding job. Very very nice workmanship Thank you! During last holydays tried on reenactment events/Amazing!  |
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Post by sarge12 on Oct 11, 2009 19:36:49 GMT -5
one of those cheap tasco scopes would look on it , except it says MADE IN JAPAN
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Post by 2nd Bat on Oct 11, 2009 20:02:44 GMT -5
You obviously removed the Bar-10 VSR safety which allowed you to utilize the more authentic receiver group shape back behind the bolt. What materials did you use for the receiver group cosmetics? It truly is fantastic looking. I'm guessing you cut up an actual receiver.
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Post by martin on Oct 18, 2009 9:38:26 GMT -5
I'm thinking how to put a trigger guard on a 2nd bat springfield, you believe that is possible?
thanks
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Post by springfieldarmory on Oct 19, 2009 15:07:06 GMT -5
Hey, what are all of you doing for that side safety thingy?
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Post by deacon on Oct 23, 2009 0:11:32 GMT -5
Its a magazine on/off switch, the safety is on the bolt.
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Post by springfieldarmory on Oct 23, 2009 14:37:25 GMT -5
Okay, but what are they doing to make it?
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Post by 2nd Bat on Oct 23, 2009 17:09:33 GMT -5
I'm saddened to admit that I just left mine in place on the conversions I did. My original READY switch is in place but non functional. ROMA apparently removed it which allowed room for the more authentic rear area on the bolt.
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Post by springfieldarmory on Oct 24, 2009 17:36:35 GMT -5
Thanks, but I'm talking about the magazine switch, not the bolt safety.
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Post by deacon on Oct 24, 2009 18:29:53 GMT -5
its most likely a real one, fitted on with bondo. That switch on the real 1903 is also the bolt release.
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Post by springfieldarmory on Oct 24, 2009 22:22:35 GMT -5
Really? Where can I find a real one? All I can find is the whole receiver, and there is no way I'm buying the whole thing just for one section.
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Post by supernube on Oct 24, 2009 23:03:46 GMT -5
It's called a cutoff and can be bought at egunparts or sarco. When I made mine I used copper pipe that I cut to form to build up the area around the cutoff. Good luck with your conversion.
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Post by springfieldarmory on Oct 30, 2009 21:03:39 GMT -5
Hey, does anybody know what happend the the 03A3 parts on e-gunparts? that page seems to be down.
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Post by 2nd Bat on Oct 30, 2009 21:39:07 GMT -5
The fellow who supplies my Garand parts also gets me the individual bit and pieces needed for my Springfield conversions. I buy the READY switch. The front and rear sites, the ON OFF switch and the sling and stock hardware and trigger magazine assemblies. It's certainly more predicatable than Ebay and usually a good deal less expensive although like anything it adds up.
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Post by martin on Oct 31, 2009 16:54:21 GMT -5
but as you can adapt the cylinder bolt vsr / bar?
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Post by roma on Dec 20, 2009 14:04:12 GMT -5
You obviously removed the Bar-10 VSR safety which allowed you to utilize the more authentic receiver group shape back behind the bolt. What materials did you use for the receiver group cosmetics? It truly is fantastic looking. I'm guessing you cut up an actual receiver. I am sorry for no replying, I was at sea for a while.)) You are right, I removed VSR safety. You are right again - I cut up actual VSR receiver, to match with 1903 receiver. Some places I made with POXIPOL and added hanguard holding bar on the receiver. Now I am trying to install real bolt handle, but I dont have so serious metal cutting equipment at home to cut the bolt easily. |
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Post by 2nd Bat on Dec 20, 2009 14:43:08 GMT -5
The complete trigger housing works but requires a great deal of modification. The trigger ring itself has to be reshaped slightly to fit around the VSR trigger and the slots have to be widened and lengthened. Inside the housing the bulkheads that nornally border the springfield interior magazine well have to be completely cut out to facilitate the VSR components. These parts are high tensil steel so cutting is difficult and involved. You will go though lots of cutting wheels on your dremel.
Modfying the VSR stock itself with the addition of the Springfield stock extension and handguards is far and above the easier way to go. If nothing else your magazine is pre aligned and the mag release and trigger set up doesn't have to be alterred. Does it look as good as the fully modified real stock? Probably not but the effort trade off is signififcant and the end result if done well can look very very good as seen with several examples from folks on this board.
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Post by roma on Dec 20, 2009 14:59:26 GMT -5
The complete trigger housing works but requires a great deal of modification. The trigger ring itself has to be reshaped slightly to fit around the VSR trigger and the slots have to be widened and lengthened. I choose another way, I reshaped VSR trigger. |
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Post by Sgt_Tom on Dec 20, 2009 15:26:19 GMT -5
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