I know she’s rough, but I just saved this UMC Remington from its owner for $100. Now the hard work starts on trying to bring her back. It’s a 4 digit SN so that puts production at 1918.4yr ⋅ EL_84 ⋅ r/1911
After 24 hrs in Kroil the frame and slide freed up. It came apart nicely. I am quite impressed with the internals. Now I’ll disassemble it completely and deep clean it.4yr ⋅ EL_84 ⋅ r/1911
Located some original Remington UMC grips for my 1918. This gun is starting to come together.4yr ⋅ EL_84 ⋅ r/1911
Saved this old 13” Southbend Lathe today. $800 I felt was fair. Not to clean it up. Serial # dates it to 19375yr ⋅ EL_84 ⋅ r/Machinists
SBR project is moving along. Barrel and piston ordered just waiting for delivery. Then the tasking of machining everything down to fit an 8” barrel.4yr ⋅ EL_84 ⋅ r/ak47
Morphy Auctions as a beautiful NK type 58 listed. Sharing just in case you need something so spend your Trump bucks on. See link in comment for rest of write up.4yr ⋅ EL_84 ⋅ r/ak47
