I swear I didn't do it!

BattleRifleG3 · 10-04-2003, 01:31 PM

I know as soon as you see such freakish conversions you'd think that I, Dr Frankengun did them, but I swear that these were actually advertised on Gunsamerica.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976115124.htm

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976334597.htm

BattleRifleG3 · 10-04-2003, 01:33 PM

Here's the wierdest

BattleRifleG3 · 10-04-2003, 01:35 PM

And the other

PAPA G · 10-04-2003, 01:44 PM

i have read that German MG-15 mags will work, after a little filing on the catch lug.

Big Dog · 10-05-2003, 05:30 AM

Those butcher jobs are proof positive that some folks shouldn't have access to hacksaws and Dremel Tools.
Some good historical guns were ruined.

I'm not against a well done sporterized Mauser or Mosin - there were millions produced, and some are in bad enough condition that a good rework is a fine idea. But there aren't that many Hakims left. Maybe with a new stock, it could be restored?

NRAJOE · 10-05-2003, 05:51 AM

Thats a shame, I really like the look of the Hakims! I'd like to find a Rashid but no luck so far!

BattleRifleG3 · 10-05-2003, 12:38 PM

A person doing such a freakish conversion would be wise to keep the original stock and build his new one himself, if he's so gifted in mad gun science. Maybe the seller did that. I should sure hope so.

10-05-2003, 07:08 PM

you may not have done them Dr Frankengun but we wouldn't have put it past ya

BattleRifleG3 · 10-05-2003, 08:06 PM

I honestly once considered such a thing long ago, but was given phony ballistic data for 8mm that made it look far behind 308. If I'd known how powerful it was, before learning to appreciate classics... Oh dear. Still think I'd have made the stock myself, not chopped anything.

In my early days of Frankengunning, I thought the metal was sacrosanct, that one small alteration and it would blow. It was sacrosanct. Also thought stocks had to be perfectly fitted or they'd break. I guess such respect is good to have until one learns more accurately. Better than cutting before you know how.

REM.303 · 10-09-2003, 07:15 PM

Dr Frankengun, I guess that I am the only one that likes the look of the conversion, it apeales to my slightly warped view of the world. With a little"Polish" and some time it would look even better. but you all are right about the second one, boy what a "cobble-up" and some should be supervised when working with tools.

10-04-2003, 01:31 PM	#1
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	I swear I didn't do it! I know as soon as you see such freakish conversions you'd think that I, Dr Frankengun did them, but I swear that these were actually advertised on Gunsamerica. http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976115124.htm http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976334597.htm __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

10-05-2003, 05:30 AM	#5
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,221	Those butcher jobs are proof positive that some folks shouldn't have access to hacksaws and Dremel Tools. Some good historical guns were ruined. I'm not against a well done sporterized Mauser or Mosin - there were millions produced, and some are in bad enough condition that a good rework is a fine idea. But there aren't that many Hakims left. Maybe with a new stock, it could be restored? __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

10-05-2003, 05:51 AM	#6
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	Thats a shame, I really like the look of the Hakims! I'd like to find a Rashid but no luck so far! __________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

10-05-2003, 12:38 PM	#7
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	A person doing such a freakish conversion would be wise to keep the original stock and build his new one himself, if he's so gifted in mad gun science. Maybe the seller did that. I should sure hope so. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

10-05-2003, 08:06 PM	#9
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	I honestly once considered such a thing long ago, but was given phony ballistic data for 8mm that made it look far behind 308. If I'd known how powerful it was, before learning to appreciate classics... Oh dear. Still think I'd have made the stock myself, not chopped anything. In my early days of Frankengunning, I thought the metal was sacrosanct, that one small alteration and it would blow. It was sacrosanct. Also thought stocks had to be perfectly fitted or they'd break. I guess such respect is good to have until one learns more accurately. Better than cutting before you know how. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf Last edited by BattleRifleG3; 10-05-2003 at 08:09 PM.

10-04-2003, 01:44 PM	#4
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12	i have read that German MG-15 mags will work, after a little filing on the catch lug.

10-05-2003, 07:08 PM	#8
Logansdad Guest Posts: n/a	you may not have done them Dr Frankengun but we wouldn't have put it past ya

10-09-2003, 07:15 PM	#10
REM.303 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: 15 miles PAST the end of the earth Posts: 145	Dr Frankengun, I guess that I am the only one that likes the look of the conversion, it apeales to my slightly warped view of the world. With a little"Polish" and some time it would look even better. but you all are right about the second one, boy what a "cobble-up" and some should be supervised when working with tools. __________________ Remember, the easy path IS ALWAYS Mined...