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Hopefully, it's OK to post a link....

I have one on order but figured some other folks here might enjoy one as well.

https://www.sarcoinc.com/magazine-gun-1 ... art-print/

Interesting for sure. Thank you!

We are absolute nuts for vintage scopes on vintage rifles in this house. The glass, the field of view, the seals are all worse than even entry level scopes these days but they look so right. Of course, there are a few surprises out there...the Weaver J-series have surprisingly nice glass, Lyman Alas...

Neat. There's a couple of 29's here at Casa Hoot. Cool old single post mounted on a Marlin 39 is a favorite. We do like the old Weavers...

WARNING: From memory (or what's left of it): Hornets typically use 1:16 twist and also typically use bullets in the 40-ish gr. range because of that twist. I would seriously look to a faster twist (your 1:14 or maybe even 1:12) and heavier bullets if I were starting from scratch. You can always shoo...

A buddy of mine has converted them into both .45-70 and .30-40. I **believe** both required a new barrel.

The 8x56R is a fun cartridge and components are available. Hornady produces a soft point and Privi makes both FMJ and cases. Lee makes dies.

Very interesting. Single shot I presume? Is that a forward anchor point on the front action ring?

My best guess for elevation is the peep is mounted to/integral with a leaf spring and the large knob has a cam or stepped surfaces under said spring. The remainder is something of a mystery. I'd love to see it in person.

Link => http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=555451#Post555451

Hopefully one does not have to be a member to view...

I do have a cut-down stock but I'd take HeyJoe's over mine! ;D