Post by jimmiroquai on Mar 16, 2013 9:02:55 GMT 8
This build was mainly inspired by the new short m14 mags by MAG (60rounds). I was bored and found a very cheap M14 for sale and i thought i'd go ahead and build a G43-alike. At first, i wanted to try to build an accurate replica of the G43, but because i couldn't find anyone that could make a stock from scratch for me (repro g43 wood stock will not be feasible), i just decided to build a cheap stopgap G43.
This started out as a Cyma full length M14. Slightly reshaped the stock to look more G43-ish. Will continue reshaping. Carved out a top handguard out of scrap wood. Cut down the receiver until i had only the magwell and barrel attachment.
Next, i actually made use of the plastic M14 top handguard to make the rear sight base and the receiver. With Sintra PVC board for details.
A little more work on the externals. Charging handle from a spare AGM sten shell. Cut down repro g43 front band. "main spring" made of aluminum wire.
Modifying the stock:
Front sight:
Aaaaaand it's done:
This started out as a Cyma full length M14. Slightly reshaped the stock to look more G43-ish. Will continue reshaping. Carved out a top handguard out of scrap wood. Cut down the receiver until i had only the magwell and barrel attachment.
Next, i actually made use of the plastic M14 top handguard to make the rear sight base and the receiver. With Sintra PVC board for details.
A little more work on the externals. Charging handle from a spare AGM sten shell. Cut down repro g43 front band. "main spring" made of aluminum wire.
Modifying the stock:
Front sight:
Aaaaaand it's done:
