Machineguntony Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 I own one of the Bixler-Boatman 93 and decided that it was time to update the gun. After 30+ years, the bluing was wearing away, and the ratchet mechanisms were starting to wear down. Sometimes the gun would unintentionally do a 4 round burst. This was the gun in its original state… https://imgur.com/a/TpJvcK4 I was able to find an experienced and credible smith who had experience with the original 93s and asked him to update, make correct parts for the gun, and do general maintenance. This is the result after 7 months. The gun now has new internals (including new springs and ratchets), new bluing, and new modern grips. The grips were a challenge in and of themselves. I still have the OG wood grips, but those will probably be retired. Shot it last night and it ran beautifully, like a new gun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Labanaktis Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Thanks for sharing! Looks fantastic and fun to shoot. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryo Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Very cool. I would keep the original grips.. just for the reason of being able to sell them with the original parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
har1690 Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 That is one sexy piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortbarrelpete Posted September 22, 2021 Report Share Posted September 22, 2021 Is it transferable or a dealer sample? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machineguntony Posted September 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2021 On 9/22/2021 at 4:24 PM, Shortbarrelpete said: Is it transferable or a dealer sample? Transferable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGG Posted September 25, 2021 Report Share Posted September 25, 2021 On 9/22/2021 at 10:50 AM, Machineguntony said: I own one of the Bixler-Boatman 93 and decided that it was time to update the gun. After 30+ years, the bluing was wearing away, and the ratchet mechanisms were starting to wear down. Sometimes the gun would unintentionally do a 4 round burst. This was the gun in its original state… https://imgur.com/a/TpJvcK4 I was able to find an experienced and credible smith who had experience with the original 93s and asked him to update, make correct parts for the gun, and do general maintenance. This is the result after 7 months. The gun now has new internals (including new springs and ratchets), new bluing, and new modern grips. The grips were a challenge in and of themselves. I still have the OG wood grips, but those will probably be retired. Shot it last night and it ran beautifully, like a new gun. Excellent. Is the receiver aluminum, steel, or titanium? PM to you--- thanks. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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