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#162514 09/30/09 12:41 PM
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I purchased a beater 12ga M51 Husqvarna from Ken for this project.
http://www.kebcollc.com/

RD Show, a member here, did the actual conversion.








The scope is Redfield Widefield 2-7 that I purchased unused.



4 shots during the barrel regulation.



Unfortunately, during the conversion Rich found the stock was cracked:



So, I sent the gun off to Dan May to be restocked. Here is the result.







Dan has more pictures up on his website:
http://www.classicgunstocks.com/Husqvarna_45-70.html

Next stop is the range, then on for some Russian boar.

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Pete what did the conversion sans stock cost if you don't mind? I have just bought a cape gun that I want to convert to double rifle. Sauer cape gun in 16ga and 11mm.

Shotgun barrel is too thin. I only paid $200 for it. With the sights already on the rib it should lessen the work.

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Very attractive and superbly accurate. You must have great eyesight to get groups from iron sights like that one.

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Me, I would have used the scope.

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Me, I would have used the scope.

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That was RD Show shooting with iron sights, not me. I prefer a scope.

Well, the costs..... I paid Ken $250 for the gun. I was going to simply use the barrels, as I have M51 12ga. However, only a 3 year difference according to the serial number list and there was no way that the barrels would interchange. I don't remember the exact price of the conversion, but I believe it was around $1,300 or so. I am not sure if Rich is still working on guns.

Really think hard about doing any conversion. I am still not sure if I would do it again. Dan's stock really helps the gun. Rich and I spoke for hours about the proper choice. I really like the 45-70, so it was matter of finding a proper loading.

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Anyone know of someone that does this? I need contact info. I'd have paid the $1300.

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Pete, are you planning to fill in the shimmed areas on the through lug for better accuracy?

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The stock looks great Pete but i believe that particular group was shot using the scope thanks again. Rich

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Rich, thanks I assumed the iron sights. My mistake. I am glad you approve the stock. It will be heading to Michigan soon. I want to see how one of Ted Nugent's boars like it.

Bill, why fix it if it's not broke? I am more than happy with accuracy as it stands.

Pete

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