$99 Hatfield Survival Shotgun Project Wrap-up

Published on January 16, 2017
Duration: 6:38

This project transforms a $99 Hatfield shotgun into a highly compact survival firearm for under $125. Modifications include shortening the barrel, upgrading sights, and extensive stock reshaping for a tight fold. A custom latch secures the folded firearm, and a storage compartment is added to the stock for survival essentials.

Quick Summary

The $99 Hatfield shotgun project resulted in a compact survival firearm costing around $125. Key modifications include a shortened barrel, upgraded sights, a custom locking latch, and a storage compartment in the stock for survival gear.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Project Intro & Folding Demo
  2. 00:40Barrel & Sight Modifications
  3. 01:15Stock & Trigger Guard Reshaping
  4. 01:45Wood Finishing with Linseed Oil
  5. 02:20Custom Locking Mechanism Build
  6. 03:35Survival Storage Compartment
  7. 04:08Final Cost & Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What modifications were made to the Hatfield shotgun for the survival project?

The project involved shortening the barrel, adding TruGlo fiber optic sights, reshaping the trigger guard and stock for a tighter fold, creating a custom locking latch, and drilling a storage compartment into the stock.

How compact is the modified Hatfield survival shotgun?

The shotgun was modified to fold completely in half, making it small enough to fit into a back pocket, ideal for discreet carry and storage in survival situations.

What was the total cost of the $99 Hatfield survival shotgun project?

The total cost for the project was approximately $125. This includes the initial $99 cost of the Hatfield shotgun plus the cost of modifications and materials.

How is the folded Hatfield survival shotgun secured?

A custom latch was fabricated using a 1/8-inch welding rod. This rod locks into a notch cut into the barrel's vent rib, keeping the shotgun securely folded.

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