DeSteiner Model 1887 - mechanically working Winchester Prop Gun

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Hi there! Do you love the aesthetics of the classy Winchester Model 1887? Me too! Being featured in Terminator 2, CoD, FarCry, Battlefield and other widespread media, you can finally experience it live in your living room at minimal cost! Works great as a Cosplay accessory too! The working mechanism is definately an eye catcher! But fear not, IT CANNOT SHOOT! May not be wise to carry it in public though, it looks quite realistic. This project took a lot of time and effort.I did not have the real gun to disassemble or any 3D-models of some kind. I had to study the original US-patent files (available on Google Docs, fun fact) full of cross sections to figure out how the mechanism works. Next up I had to turn my acquired understanding into CAD models of the internals. While 3d-printing does not have a lot of limitations, I love models which are easy to print with large flat bottom surfaces, no need for supports, proper connection solutions without the need for glue, simply overall easy to print. Following my own Rules that come with the DeSteiner brand does not make the design process easier, but results in a much more satisfying printing process. All the dimensions of the gun in general were taken from a sideways image and the info, that the gun is 70cm long. Combining both by counting and converting pixels I acquired the basic outside dimensions. Surprisingly, the first prototype worked quite well. Some troubleshooting, tweaking and polishing followed. And here it is. The DeSteiner Model 1887, working like a charm.I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! And you get all of it for free!If you value my work, I would highly appreciate it if you sent me a tip!Don't forget to share your makes, too! Yours,Tobias ~DeSteiner Check out the Youtube Video to the Project!https://youtu.be/Cz3nReCI69Q

About the author:
DeSteiner
When you want properly working models, which were designed for 3d-printing without the need for supports (whenever possible), you go for DeSteiner! (previously known as Steiner3D) As an Engineer, you learn to design the basic technical stuff in school, but you never get to hold these things in your hands. That changed when I got my Prusa i3 Mk2 in 4th year of college. It was a dream come true! But I was sticking with basic objects, nothing complicated. Then in 5th year, I started my diploma project with my best friend and we split the work. He did all the electrical and software tech, and I designed the mechanical side and calculated all the forces and hydraulics. Back then I had NO IDEA how this would influence me. I truly found my passion right there. The last technical drawing of the project I finished, was the explosion diagram. I simply love how these drawings look, there are just too many details to focus on. Since then, whenever I create a complex model, I also create the apropriate explosion diagram, which I am collecting all on my bedroom wall next to each other. That is my kind of art. Anyways, thanks for printing my models and have fun with them!

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