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Posted: 4/6/2016 2:55:28 PM EDT

Just started working on my 601 build. I made some early all brown Bakelite furniture for her, but will probably end up swapping these out for green ones, as I already have an original stock and PG.

Anyway, here's what I have so far. My barrel group and a few small
pieces are still up at Bracemans place. Hope to get them Saturday or
Sunday.

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Posted: 4/6/2016 3:28:57 PM EDT

[#1]

Looking good, I can't get enough 601, keep the pictures coming

Posted: 4/6/2016 8:59:16 PM EDT

[#2]

Very nice.

Posted: 4/6/2016 9:24:05 PM EDT

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+1. No better retro in my opinion. But lots of $$$$$$$$

Posted: 4/7/2016 9:50:18 AM EDT

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This.... I love the 01s!

Posted: 4/7/2016 9:51:44 AM EDT

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Pretty rifle so far, keep up the good work...

Posted: 4/8/2016 7:55:30 AM EDT

[#6]

Looking forward to finished product!

Posted: 5/3/2016 9:01:15 AM EDT

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Braceman has my barrel & parts finished and ready to pick up. Will go up and get them either tonight or Wednesday night. I'll have pics by the end of this week.

Posted: 5/3/2016 12:32:55 PM EDT

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This may be a little off subject, but your brown 601 furniture made me think of this. Most people do not realize that the 601 stock, grip and hand guards are made from different material and are never the same color in the wild. The stock and grip are close in color and if polished up, end up looking like the same color, which is a dark brown/red. The hand guards seem to be two different color possibilities. Most that are stripped green and I assume slightly newer have a lighter brown tone, like your painted ones. There are darker brown hand guards out there, but they still are not the same color as the grip and stock are. I tend to believe they are earlier, but have zero proof of that. Some may say it is the oils that have darkened them up, but I have looked at both types and believe it only darkens up the ones that were dark to begin with. They have a hint of the red mixed in with the brown as opposed to the yellowly color mixed into the brown. The prototype sets are completely different from the 601's except the grip, which appears to be the same, but without the sling ring.

If you think this is too off subject, I can delete the post and start a new one.

Posted: 5/3/2016 12:42:56 PM EDT

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Good point. The longer I look at these the more I want to/need to repaint these. They should be much darker. Think I'll take them off and do this. I will put one of her other outfits on that is green.

Posted: 5/4/2016 1:39:46 PM EDT

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Just finished her up. Must admit, I am not happy with the Bakelite finish I did. Definitely painting over it and going much darker. The green really is the way to go. Butt stock and PG are originals, HGs are my faux finish. Finally got the color match damn near perfect. These will do until I can find a real set.

Braceman did all my barrel, receiver and small parts work. JT sold me the bolt catch. Some parts came from Lionel as well as others I have forgotten sorry to say.

Very happy with this, BUT...if you find something I should change, please let me know.

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Posted: 5/4/2016 1:40:54 PM EDT

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Posted: 5/4/2016 1:41:25 PM EDT

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Posted: 5/4/2016 1:42:04 PM EDT

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Posted: 5/4/2016 1:42:46 PM EDT

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Posted: 5/4/2016 1:44:02 PM EDT

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And her green outfit. Repro Hand Guards. Much prettier.

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Posted: 5/4/2016 2:39:53 PM EDT

[#16]

Yeah buddy!

Posted: 5/4/2016 5:34:15 PM EDT

[#17]

Thanks TB.

Posted: 5/4/2016 6:02:39 PM EDT

[#18]

Wow that's gorgeous!

Posted: 5/4/2016 6:58:01 PM EDT

[#19]

Looks great! I like the green as well (not that it matters). Thanks for sharing.

Posted: 5/4/2016 7:10:48 PM EDT

[#20]

I like it. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Posted: 5/4/2016 7:30:46 PM EDT

[#21]

Very nice build. Kinda agree that I like the green furniture best. Either set looks good enough. Hope it shoots great. Guessing early buffer tube and edgewater inside? Slicks are definitely my favorites of the platform. Thanks for sharing. Won't be too long and you will be in the 601 furniture club.

Posted: 5/4/2016 7:30:50 PM EDT

[#22]

Beautiful build, makes me want a 601

Posted: 5/4/2016 7:39:32 PM EDT

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Very nice build. Kinda agree that I like the green furniture best. Either set looks good enough. Hope it shoots great. Guessing early buffer tube and edgewater inside? Slicks are definitely my favorites of the platform. Thanks for sharing. Won't be too long and you will be in the 601 furniture club.

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Edgewater yes, no on the tube.

Thanks

Posted: 5/4/2016 7:42:22 PM EDT

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Beautiful!

I keep forgetting that you're on here, man. I don't ever go to the old forum anymore. I do miss it, but it seemed to have changed. Maybe it's just me. Hope all is going well with you.

Posted: 5/4/2016 7:54:13 PM EDT

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Looks good!

Is the upper an original? Its in really nice shape

Posted: 5/4/2016 7:56:40 PM EDT

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Thanks, yes it is, thats why colors don't match up.

Posted: 5/4/2016 7:58:02 PM EDT

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Looks good!

Is the upper an original? Its in really nice shape

Thanks, yes it is, thats why colors don't match up.

Wow, very nice find! 601 uppers in that condition are a rare find anymore.

Posted: 5/4/2016 10:28:19 PM EDT

[#28]

Sure would like to find a nice set of GREEN hand guards

Posted: 5/30/2016 2:02:30 PM EDT

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OK Kids and boys, after some begging, some $$$, and some horse trading, I finally have an ORIGINAL set of 601 Green Handguards. Now I have all original furniture on her. Thanks JB.

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Posted: 5/30/2016 2:08:44 PM EDT

[#30]

envy!

Posted: 5/30/2016 2:25:20 PM EDT

[#31]

I'm going to pop a beer and stare at your pictures if you don't mind.

Posted: 5/30/2016 2:37:28 PM EDT

[#32]

Congrats on the handguards--they have gotten hard to find, and those look good with most of the green paint still present!

I may be confused, though--are those the same stock and pistol grip you showed in "brown," or did you get all new green stuff?

Posted: 5/30/2016 2:44:15 PM EDT

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I have a Faux set I did in Brown, shown earlier. Also, earlier pics posted here with Green Hand Guards are my Faux ones, Butt stock and PG are originals in those pics. I just replaced hand guards today with real ones.

Posted: 5/30/2016 3:35:06 PM EDT

[#34]

Very nice! Looks great.

Posted: 5/30/2016 3:44:34 PM EDT

[#35]

Dude, nice

Posted: 5/30/2016 3:58:11 PM EDT

[#36]

Very nice, on to the next

Posted: 5/30/2016 4:14:09 PM EDT

[#37]

OMG! Gorgeous! I am sooooooo jealous!

Posted: 5/30/2016 4:27:12 PM EDT

[#38]

OMG! Thanks! I am sooooooo broke!

Posted: 5/30/2016 9:14:42 PM EDT

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Careful, you'll get infected and you'll end up building one

Posted: 5/30/2016 9:43:48 PM EDT

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Careful, you'll get infected and you'll end up building one

I had the chance when I had the chance when I had an original duckbill in my possession a few weeks back. I'll have better luck with a 602 than a 601. Gorgeous rifle sir!!!!!