The Lil' Buckaroo Project

[TINCANBANDIT]

I bought a rifle at a garage sale for $20, it was missing the bolt, trigger guard and rear sight elevator.
JC Higgins model 41 (Marlin 100/101). I decided to try and build a cheap youth trainer rifle, by shrinking the dimensions and then refinishing the wood and steel. I think it turned out pretty good. The best part is it didn't cost me a nickel, I actually made money on the project!

Here is what I started with:



and here it is finished:



Blog posts with more pictures documenting the changes

TINCANBANDIT's Gunsmithing: Featured Gun: J.C. Higgins model 41

TINCANBANDIT's Gunsmithing: Lil' Buckeroo Project part 1

TINCANBANDIT's Gunsmithing: Lil' Buckeroo Project part 2

TINCANBANDIT's Gunsmithing: Lil' Buckeroo Project part 3

TINCANBANDIT's Gunsmithing: Lil' Buckeroo Project part 4

TINCANBANDIT's Gunsmithing: Lil' Buckeroo Project part 5

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[Andy54Hawken]

Nice job!
I really like a single shot .22 rifle for training ... heck I enjoy shooting them myself.
Andy

 

[djharteloo]

Not bad for a $20 plinker. That will make a kid real happy.

 

[TINCANBANDIT]

actually after selling the spare parts I accumulated the gun cost me nothing, I actually came out $11.18 to the positive and got a free rifle (well minus the work..)

 

[CountryGent]

Very neat project. 'gratz.

 

[Pops1911]

Very very nice Sir. My hat is off to you.