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The people on the left coast are plain nuts.

Thought I might mention that this Saturday I'll be going to SW Virginia to attend a grave marking by the Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution for my 5th great grandfather on my mom's side Robert "Robin" Vicars. He served in Lord Dunmore's War in 1774 against the Shawnee and Mingo and then in the Revolution. He came to America from England as an indentured servant and made the most of opportunities in the new world. He is buried on his farm in Russel County VA. His daughter Molly married Joseph H Gilbert - the son of another Revolutionary War veteran from Virginia (Joseph Hiram Gilbert) and after much "begetting" down through the Gilbert line to my mom, I was the product. So if any of you happen to be Sons of the American Revolution headed for a grave marking ceremony in SW VA on Saturday I will see you there....

maybe but i am having fun restoring it

Same here. Veterans Day, and especially Memorial Day have always been quiet times of contemplation for me. The last thing on my mind is scoring a free meal.

The descendants of Robert Vicars present at the ceremony.... That's me in the center in black jacket and khaki pants...

I’m starting to think someone should’ve paid you $119.99 to take this thing. I love a good project, but you may wind up with the most expensive Mosin Nagant in history by the time you’re done.

Did I miss something? J thought you were trying to clean up the barrel.too?

looks well made,not sure if its an 80s or 70s series ....I like it BUT I hate two tone 1911s.. I can buy a brand like DW which has more features including bevels and crown work and have a grand left over or Les Baer and have something with a legendary name

Yeah, it does look nice, but it’s not Wilson or Nighthawk nice.

Thats a good read, confirms what I have always thought. Any gun is better than no gun, and shot placement is more important than caliber.

Congrats CHL it’s always a treat watching you work.

Welcome to Tennessee. In the words of the immortal Lewis Grizzard, "Come on down here. Breathe our air. Eat our food. Marry our women. There's just one thing we ask of you - don't tell us how you used to do it back in Brooklyn."

The view of surrounding countryside from the Vicars family cemetery.....

The tombstone and Sons of the American Revolution "Patriot" marker....

The Salute...........

Some pics from the event The color guard.........

Bipod and gas block

Tonys got one helluva shooters rest

Gun related or not.

Only double the capacity? They will hold more than that. Lol.