[nf1e]

This is my Winchester tribute " Macaroni" and proud of her. Been a little over 5 years since I put her together using mostly Winchester close to new parts. Easily one of the most faithful reproductions of the rifle I carried in Vietnam you will find. Only about 500 rnds down range now but she is ready if needed. I think the USGI marked receiver adds a bit of authenticity to my reproduction attempt. Whatta Hobby!

 

[ColdWarGrunt]

That right there is simply outstanding! Especially when it says Winchester across the heel in my opinion.

 

[Random Guy]

Looks good, and I agree the heel stamp on that WRA is nicer than many I have seen.

 

[nf1e]

Looks good, and I agree the heel stamp on that WRA is nicer than many I have seen.

That was one of the first ones that Mark did. He had it set aside for himself because of the early clear stamp. I convinced him it needed to be in my collection while at Camp Perry. After this one I added 8 more usgi heeled receivers, 2 of each mfg to the herd. So I did 4 builds with complete kits of each mfg and 4 with mixed parts. Whatta Hobby!

 

[Random Guy]

Yep, I think you got the bulk of them it seems. I totally missed the boat on that offering... I finally got my 4th heel about a year ago, the elusive SA, but its too late - other than a paperweight.

 

[boomerpusher]

Switching stocks on us are you, Art?? Maybe the same rifle (can't tell eyes aren't that good anymore) but the stocks aren't same. One looks walnut and other looks something else. Both look great.

 

[nf1e]

Switching stocks on us are you, Art?? Maybe the same rifle (can't tell eyes aren't that good anymore) but the stocks aren't same. One looks walnut and other looks something else. Both look great.

Nope, the first photo is Macaroni in walnut. Birch one is another Winchester made with a completely separate as new Winny kit showing some era gear for fun. I have two other Winchesters that are put together with mixed parts.

Few more photos of Macaroni. Originally had a switch which I changed to a button to better reflect the one I was issued and then back to the switch. Could never decide which I liked better.

 

[TheShooter]

I like the macaroni name art.
I call mine meatloaf.

 

[WaM14gunner]

Nice Art. An all Win rifle is a nice thing to have. Mine is all major Win but for the receiver of course, and its one of my best shooters. Not as authentic as yours but closets I will get.

 

[nf1e]

Thanks guys. Since I retired, I can't get enough time in on these critters. Looks like I will have a couple of LRBs coming in from a group buy in the next few weeks. They will also be traditional builds.

Whatta Hobby!

 

[boomerpusher]

Art, do all your girls have names??

 

[XM25Ren]

Nice Art. An all Win rifle is a nice thing to have. Mine is all major Win but for the receiver of course, and its one of my best shooters. Not as authentic as yours but closets I will get.

Lots of people say they have all this or that when in reality it’s only the stamped parts that they refer to.


REN

 

[nf1e]

Art, do all your girls have names??

Not really. They are all family in their own special way.

 

[nf1e]

Lots of people say they have all this or that when in reality it’s only the stamped parts that they refer to.


REN

You Sir are not invited to participate in any of my threads. With nothing positive to add, please stay out as requested.

Nuff said.

 

[m1sniper]

Love them Art. Glad I got one of each but wish I had bought a few more. Far as I'm concerned, these heeled receivers/rifles are THE closest thing to a real deal. Only one can top them, a Hahn remanufactured one .. Those heels just bring them that much ahead of the game. Always luv when you post these Art. Thanks.

 

[WillysM38]

Art, YOU ROCK! Your gun porn is almost too much for this old fart. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Willtrex]

Love them Art. Glad I got one of each but wish I had bought a few more. Far as I'm concerned, these heeled receivers/rifles are THE closest thing to a real deal. Only one can top them, a Hahn remanufactured one .. Those heels just bring them that much ahead of the game. Always luv when you post these Art. Thanks.

Wow! Great job. Beautiful rifles. I have always put an original all Winchester receiver and parts M14 rifle at the top of my rifle want list. It’s good news we don’t have to move to Belgium to possibly acquire one. Thanks for posting the pictures.

 

[nf1e]

Ya'll are welcome. I will have to dig out a few more photos of the close to real deal rifles and post them. Dang, this is fun. These 3 went together with an assortment of parts and they turned out to be pretty decent shooters.

 

[nf1e]

A few finished stocks from Fred's waiting for actions to be installed.

 

[nf1e]

2017 was a good year for doing traditional build with usgi heeled receivers. This 5 is a pretty good representation. I worked on these in between working on my real passion, the precision M14s.