tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631921498001602594.post2915930369193295117..comments2024-02-21T01:18:36.740-08:00Comments on The Underhammer Society: Replicating the original Numrich Arms “Hopkins & Allen”Roger Rennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10656347400705466381noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631921498001602594.post-24715623428261023542016-03-29T12:00:25.915-07:002016-03-29T12:00:25.915-07:00Thanks for your question.
The barrel can be attac...Thanks for your question.<br /><br />The barrel can be attached in a number of ways, some better than others. However, the original (1960s and later) Numrich Arms underhammers (They are not a Hopkins and Allen design, as the original H&A company never made underhammer rifles) had barrels that were attached with a tapered pin. While many are not aware of the effectiveness of this method of attachment, it's simple and very secure. <br /><br />Personally, I prefer to screw the barrel into the receiver as one would any high-powered cartridge rifle. This method provides a more rigid joint which lends itself to better accuracy - assuming that you started with a good barrel.<br /><br />Hope that's helpful.<br /><br />Cheers!<br /><br />RJ RennerRoger Rennerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656347400705466381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631921498001602594.post-63687311536849065262016-03-28T11:35:15.304-07:002016-03-28T11:35:15.304-07:00I'd love to know how the barrel is fixed to th...I'd love to know how the barrel is fixed to the action on the original Numrich guns. I chanced to find a new-old-stock H&A action with breech plug & pin and looking at the parts, the only way to put this together is to slide the breeched barrel into the action, then drill through the lot & drive the pin in. Is this really how it was done? Doesn't seem very solid to me. Was the assembly brazed? Or at least soldered? That pin looks pretty weak....<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00323682013007230229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631921498001602594.post-38296383525026903192011-03-04T16:15:49.771-08:002011-03-04T16:15:49.771-08:00I have a .45 cal "bench" rifle, and a .3...I have a .45 cal "bench" rifle, and a .36 cal "buggy" rifle.<br />I have used the 45 for both deer and squirrel hunting,(a little over kill). Both weapons are very accurate when using precise loads.<br />I have shot many "one hole" targets, and couple of deer- both at about 60 yards.<br />I dropped the 36 and spilt the buut on the stock. Any suggestions of the repair or replacement of the stock and butt plate on the 36.<br />I have access to walnut and a few tools to work with.<br />The 36 does not have the ram rod tube near the hammer mechanism. What are the screw sizes and the tube size?<br />I can perform a lot of tasks, but do not have info about these items.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631921498001602594.post-74413965417001959602010-07-18T05:47:21.739-07:002010-07-18T05:47:21.739-07:00Been to busy making things to update my web sight....Been to busy making things to update my web sight. Under hammers are not my main work, more of a hobby. I do not make them up and have them sitting on the shelf although I have one of each size ( 1", 1.125" and 1.250")in brass almost ready to go. I am a full time gunsmith, specializing in restoring old barrels back to shooting condition. I also make parts for old guns as needed. On the smaller calibers I have been using Green Mountain barrels. On the big bores I have to rely on someone ells to bore a blank for me then I rifle it here. Best to e-mail me with questions to find out more, <br />john@johntaylormachine.comJohn Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631921498001602594.post-36007929446541723852010-07-17T11:48:32.144-07:002010-07-17T11:48:32.144-07:00John, Nice looking action. I am hoping to be able...John, Nice looking action. I am hoping to be able to buy the stuff for a gun build this winter, too busy this season, but couldn't find anything on the action barrels at your site. Just wondered if you were going to add a section showing the options and details?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298228649709522183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631921498001602594.post-3769673595439586972010-07-16T22:51:26.580-07:002010-07-16T22:51:26.580-07:00Boy, nice looking set-up. I didn't see any fu...Boy, nice looking set-up. I didn't see any further info on your site yet though. I'm looking into building up an underhammer this winter as a project. Too many other irons in the fire at this time, but I'm definitely interested.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298228649709522183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631921498001602594.post-22403347399326787362010-05-11T20:22:22.848-07:002010-05-11T20:22:22.848-07:00Thanks for posting the info about my actions. I...Thanks for posting the info about my actions. I'm slowly setting up a new press to bend the frames. Got a 50 ton jack and some metal set aside for it. Hope to have it going in a few weeks.John Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6631921498001602594.post-24217628099430728442010-05-06T10:45:30.975-07:002010-05-06T10:45:30.975-07:00Mr. Renner,
Your blog is more like a magazine tha...Mr. Renner,<br /><br />Your blog is more like a magazine than a blog and I really like the variety of information you provide.<br /><br />I was looking for an original H and A but couldn't find one. Now here's the next best thing.<br /><br />Thanks for your efforts to keep the interest in underhammers alive because there's nothing else out there for us underhammer shooters besides your blog. It has become like my internet home.<br /><br />As you say, Cheers,<br /><br />Darrel Johnson<br />MinnesotaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com