106 RR progress

[nickd]

I have been busy in the shop stripping the mule down and working on the 106 recoilless rifle restoration. Lots of cleaning up on all fronts. I cleaned up the barrel and found a piece of scedule 80 4" steel pipe to sleeve and join the halves together with. The cuts in the breech and muzzle are closed up and ready for final grinding. The new preech operating pin is in hand and ready for installation. Just a little more time and a few more mule parts to complete. Enjoy the pictures!

 

[monighan]

I asked the other day, What does one of these demilled 106's cost? How easy to get one?

 

[clinto]

Looking good, Nick. That's a big project.

 

[Alredneck]

Man that rocks, now it would be super cool if you turned it into a spud gun when done!!!!!

 

[scooter01922]

bet you could launch a spud a heck of a long way with that, good idea Alredneck. We are gonna need vids

 

[nickd]

Clinto, Congrats on the mule! I had mine out for the Memorial Day parade and it was appreciated by many 'Nam vets. I was able to muscle the 2 halves of the 106 out of the truck, into the shop and onto the stands myself. To mount the completed unit on the mule it will require soldier A,B, and C. Most likely soldier A will use an overhead hoist and electric winch. Back to the shop today for the final finishing touches on the breech repairs.

 

[monighan]

Do you have the mount that attaches to the frame rails?

 

[maddawg308]

Looks great Nick! That's gonna be awesome when it's all done!

 

[nickd]

I have the rail mount but need a sight box

 

[ETBaals]

106 mule

Hi Nick
that looks amazing
I wish i could weld that good.
Looking forward to seeing it his fall in Phili.
Keep up the good work
Ernie