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Progress / Final assemble of one-piece bolt

« Last post by Richard Morton on May 06, 2022, 10:15:44 AM »

This video is a poor attempt to show the final assembly of the re-imagination and final assembly of the cutter's one-piece bolt.  The video is in portrait mode and it should have been landscape and there is some out a frame but oh well... Just add video improvement to the long list of skill improvements I need to undertake.  Non-expert for sure so criticize freely.  Will try the video again and repost if better...   https://photos.app.goo.gl/BTz2Uu3GaQwvdzWH8

Ps.  the ejector, ejector pin, and hammer are all Gary Bull's work (RIP Gary) so at least this demonstrates interchangeability between the specs he used for his parts and the finished bolts of mine.

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For Sale / Wanted / Trade / Original RG-G extractors

« Last post by Richard Morton on April 29, 2022, 11:08:56 PM »

I have about 40 extractors as per plan 48-20,  These fit the made-up bolt body + recoil pin silver soldered together.  They are complete and ready to use dimensionally all within tolerance per plan.  Any interest?

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For Sale / Wanted / Trade / Re: RG-G compatible bolts for sale

« Last post by Richard Morton on April 19, 2022, 10:52:05 AM »

A few more images including a short video using one of Cutter's original blanks as a comparison.  https://photos.app.goo.gl/4aXDDABHtFoZwwjcA

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Break Room / Re: Ghost Gatlings?

« Last post by DonV on April 11, 2022, 06:31:03 PM »

The ATF regs that have been out for review on this ghost gun thing say that an FFL gunsmith should add a serial number to any gun that comes to them that does not already have one, and they suggest a format including part of their FFL number and some unique identifier/serial number. I now use the FFL snip, my initials and a serial number of things I build. That said, I put a simpler version (Initials and serial number) on my GG, stamped into the breech casing on the bottom by the oscillator slide and also engraved onto the casing side rails.
Don

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Q & A / RGG Cartridge Guide

« Last post by DonV on April 11, 2022, 06:14:47 PM »

I finally have my RGG based GG complete and together, and am in the "tune-up/make it work" phase. I just about have it firing every barrel every time, extracting and ejecting....YEA! Only been working on this thing for 15 years of so.

I'm seeing a little feeding problem I'd like to ask about. Feeding .22 LR from the stick mag and cranking slowly, occasionally a round will "lift up" from the bolt carrier channel between the 12:00 and 3:00 position. It's therefore no longer aligned with the chamber, and the base is up against the extractor face, essentially making it worse. I'm thinking one solution might be a curved strip of spring steel that holds the rounds down into the channel until the bullet gets far enough into the chamber to ensure alignment for the rest of the feed cycle. Another idea would be a block on the inside of the curved magazine base doing the same thing. Anyone had the problem, figured a solution?

Don Verdiani, Westtown, PA

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For Sale / Wanted / Trade / Re: RG-G compatible bolts for sale

« Last post by Richard Morton on April 08, 2022, 04:20:04 PM »

Making some little wrenches to go along with the bolt caps.

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For Sale / Wanted / Trade / RG-G compatible bolts for sale

« Last post by Richard Morton on March 29, 2022, 08:52:09 AM »

Fifty, one-piece bolts from 303 SS are for sale.  Based on Cutters' bolt and these would not have been possible without this help.  These are dimensionally RG-G ready and await the internal machining (firing pin hole, extractor slot, and details, and pivot hole for extractor and recess for firing pin. springs, extractor, firing pin, and hammer not included.  $65 each, bolt caps are $10 each.   

Fully completed bolts less spings, extractor, firing pin, and hammer.  $95 each.  Bolt caps are $10 each. Extractor spring $1.50 each, Hammer spring $1.50 each.  Limited quantity and no concrete plans to run more than this batch of fifty partial and fifty fully machined bolts.  Note on 6-24-2022 revised pricing.  Dimensions per drawing.  More info (630) 325-2022.  Two sets have been sold, so there is a little life left in the RGG gun builders world!

Now have extractors made from 1095 available. depending on the slot you may need to touch them up with a stone as the 1095 I had was at the high end of the tolerance range.  a minute or two is all that it takes on a fine stone.  Video of them in the bolts cycling rounds coming soon.  $2.50 each. These will fit Cutter's original one-piece bolts.

As of 3-25-2023 all complete bolts have sold or are spoken for.  I do have about 5 sets of the unfinished bolts sans the ejector slot and spring pocket, pivot hole, and firing pin hole.  These operations can be done on almost any mill with some careful setup and operation with the firing pin being the most challenging.  I do not intend to make any more.  If I get enough pre-orders I would consider completing the unfinished bolts I have, but the lead time will be a few months.

Updated pricing 3-1-2024

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Progress / Re: My Bolt Project

« Last post by Richard Morton on March 28, 2022, 07:24:54 PM »

Fifty, one-piece bolts from 303 SS are for sale.  Based on Cutters' bolt and these would not have been possible without this help.  These are dimensionally RG-G ready and await the internal matching (firing pin hole, extractor slot, and details, and pivot hole for extractor and recess for firing pin. spings, extractor, firing pin, and hammer not included.  $55 each.   

Fully completed bolts less spings, extractor, firing pin, and hammer.  $85 each.  Bolt caps are $10 each. Extractor spring $1.50 each, Hammer spring $1.50 each.  Limited quantity and no concrete plans to run more than this batch of fifty partial and fifty fully machined bolts.  Note on 6-24-2022 revised pricing.   More info (630) 325-2022

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Progress / Re: Finish on Carriage

« Last post by Roller on March 26, 2022, 03:03:52 PM »

Either way it will look good, paint with polished brass hubs would be neat.  I went the other way, not wanting to cover up the oak. http://www.gatlinggunforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=1460.0

Frank

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Progress / Finish on Carriage

« Last post by Larryx on March 25, 2022, 08:55:41 PM »

I am approaching the point where I will complete the 2 wheels carriage. I am using Paul's plans plus photos of actual guns as a guide  and it appears that the finish of choice is a dark green paint. Seems a shame to paint what is carefully selected oak lumber as defined on the print but I would like to achieve as close to actual finish as possible which appears to be the paint.  Any of you guys that have reached and passed this built point have any suggestions? I was fortunate to buy a sufficient amount of brass  stock to follow the print at the last Cabin Fever auction (January 2022) and intend o put a mirror finish on the wheel furniture.