Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-03-2013, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 182
Winchester Model 24
Rebuilding a basket case Winchester model 24 double barrel. Got everything together, and working, with one exception. When I open the barrels, the gun cocks, maybe 4 out 5 times, then the cocking...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
01-21-2013, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 772
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-10-2013, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 297
Ithica Model 49
I have an Ithaca Model 49, the single shot, lever action, .22 rifle. It misfires more than fires, due to the firing pin hitting just inside the rim, rather than hitting the rim. Is there a fix, or...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-01-2013, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 487
Re: Problem opening barrel to eject shells
Not sure if it applies to your gun, but same thing happened on a 16ga I refinished for a friend. Turned out it was chambered for the 2 9/16 shells, rather than 2 3/4. I happened to have 2 1/2 shells...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-07-2012, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 529
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-07-2012, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 709
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
12-07-2012, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 664
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-07-2012, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 529
German .22 Target Pistol
Trying to identify, and date, this pistol I picked up. Break action, single shot.
only markings are:
Top of barrel:
O. Geyger & Co. Berlin
Side of barrel:
0,15 grN.G.P. M/71
2,14 gr Bl....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-30-2012, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 279
Springfield Trapdoor
I have been using 45-70 "Cowboy" rounds in my Trapdoor. They have a muzzle velocity of 1183, vs 1330 for Remington Express rounds. Am I wasting time (internet ordering) and money? Are the Remingtons...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-15-2012, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 533
Re: Carcano Rifles
After a closer look, the one that has flats does have a weak 6.5, the other, without flats, has nothing marked in front of the rear sight. Year is stamped on barrel, 1944.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-14-2012, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 533
Carcano Rifles
Have 2 Carcano rifles, and can't find caliber marking on either one. Anybody know where the caliber is marked on these?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-24-2012, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 653
Re: Henry Big Boy
Round just sits there, nose somewhat down, and the bolt goes right over it. After further research, I've found statements that say, "you can't baby it, it likes a crisp cycle with the lever"....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-23-2012, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 653
Re: Henry Big Boy
This one is brand new, and cycles and feeds flawlessly with fast cycling. If I go slowly, to see how it works, it will not feed the round...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-22-2012, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 653
Henry Big Boy
New Henry Big Boy rifle in .357 will not feed if lever is opened and closed slowly. If action is worked quickly, feeds every time. Anybody else have this issue? Is there a fix, or is it just a Henry...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-19-2012, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 716
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-13-2012, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 785
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-10-2012, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 565
Re: Concerning "Restoration"...
Glad to see that there are some who tend to agree that "junkers" are improved by refinishing/restoring. I tend to be a shooter, and enjoy a "restored" clunker more than an original beauty that I can...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-09-2012, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 565
Concerning "Restoration"...
I read an old thread somewhere this morning, concerning a fellow who refinished some old Trapdoor rifles, and he was, of course, chastized by numerous responses. My question is this: Wouldn't it be...
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
09-08-2012, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 890
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-27-2012, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 278
Which Front Sight?
Need a new front sight for a Savage 4C .22
Base is 3/8th dovetail, but I don't know which sight to order, or where to get one.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
07-22-2012, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 2,406
Re: Hot Bluing
Traditional "Rust Bluing", or "Browning" is labor intensive, but can be a relaxing hobby. I use the browning solution from laurelmountainforge.com, and it works well. I've done a good number of guns...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-20-2012, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 406
Charles Daly .22
Is there any replacement trigger available for a Charles Daly field Grade .22 rifle? I know it's a "cheap" gun, but I really like it, except for the heavy, gritty trigger. Don't know if a replacement...
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Forum: .22-Rimfire Forum
03-20-2012, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 463
Charles Daly .22
Is there any replacement trigger available for a Charles Daly field Grade .22 rifle? I know it's a "cheap" gun, but I really like it, except for the heavy, gritty trigger. Don't know if a replacement...
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Forum: General Military Arms & History Forum
01-16-2012, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,019
Re: Cool WWII Rifle Story
Keystone Armory is an awesome gun shop, lots of military, lots of handguns, and lots of everything else. The guys are great too, very friendly atmosphere.
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Forum: The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum
11-21-2011, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,135
Re: Need help with restoring a model 1899 Savage
Rust blue is done in the same manner as rust browning, except that the part, after rusting, is boiled in distilled water. This converts the iron oxide to
blue/black color. Then card normally, and...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
11-01-2011, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 744
Damascus barrel insert
Will a chamber insert (12Ga to 28Ga) make an old shotgun barrel safe for modern loads? I'm thinking that the max pressure of the 28 gauge occurs in the chamber, and pressure would drop drastically,...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-20-2011, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,319
Re: Sharps pepperbox
I had figured the .22 shorts didn't generate enough pressure to hurt anything. How about .22 CB's, the subsonic, low power shells? Really want to shoot this thing....
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
08-20-2011, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,319
Sharps pepperbox
Is it safe to fire modern .22 rounds in an original Sharps pepperbox? I believe the model is 1A. It's an original Sharps, with the 4 barrel that slides forward to load.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-27-2011, 08:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 309
Re: What is it?
Can't find the CAV on the net either. Maybe I'm searching wrong???
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-27-2011, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 309
What is it?
Saw this little beauty the other day, was told it was a "Whisper". Can't find anything on the net, so I assume it was manufactured by someone other than "Whisper". It's .45 ACP, and, from what I...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-02-2011, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,083
Rust Bluing/Browning
When rust bluing, or browning, double barrels, how do you color the fine solder line between the barrels? Since solder won't rust, I assume there is some secret to it.
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-01-2011, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 308
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
05-01-2011, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 308
Cimarron Pistelero .357
I was told not to use .357+P's in this revolver, but the barrel says nothing but ".357 Mag". Since the box of Remington shells said nothing but .357 on the box, I used them, but later noticed the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-11-2011, 05:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,334
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-10-2011, 05:04 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,334
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
03-09-2011, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,334
Mauser Mag conversion..
Picked up a GEW 98 Mauser, rebarreled in .243, and I'd like to redo the magazine for easier loading and feeding. Anyplace to find helpful hints? I'm sure this has been done before, but I'm not having...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
01-13-2011, 04:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 562
H&R Top break Revolver
How can you tell what caliber the revolver is? I can't find it marked anywhere. Just says "Harrington and Richardson" with a patent date of 1887. It is double action, and the hammer doesn't have the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-31-2010, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 590
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-29-2010, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 590
Re: Interesting question..
See the attached thread. Apparently, the shoulder length was changed, and the Rolling Block can't handle new ammo.
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=84120
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-29-2010, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 590
Interesting question..
Pertaining to the Remington Rolling Block, and the "pre 1920" 7mm round...
Could I fireform brass in my 1895 Chilean Mauser? I would assume, since it was built before 1896, that it would be...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-27-2010, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 300
Remington Rolling Block
Had this in the wrong forum, but I think I found the right place now, so here goes...
When I reload for the 7mm Rolling Block, what pressures are safe for this rifle? Any recommendations for...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-25-2010, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 464
Remington Rolling Block again...
When I reload for the 7mm Rolling Block, what pressures are safe for this rifle? Any recommendations for poeder type? Can I use jacketed spitzers, or cast lead only?
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-20-2010, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,580
Re: Lee Loadmaster
Headstamp is "Winchester 308 Win"
The case actually sticks in the die, the pin moves freely, but cannot come back out, because the neck is too tight for the pin. The pin is actually "inside" the...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-19-2010, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,580
Re: Lee Loadmaster
yes, lubing with the correct lube, and the 7x57 die works fine in the same press. The 308 die stuck so bad that the case ripped out of the shell plate. Had to remove the die, hammer the pin and brass...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-19-2010, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,580
Re: Lee Loadmaster
Tried the 7mm die, and it seemed fine. The 308 die, the tapered pin gets caught inside the casing before the primer is knocked out. I'm wondering if Lee gave me the wrong innards. I'll try to attach...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-19-2010, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,580
Re: Lee Loadmaster
I did put a thin coat of lube, but it seems like it needs to go too far into the die to actually knock the old primer out. I'm thinking the decap pin is not adjusted right. It came from Lee already...
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Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum
12-19-2010, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,580
Lee Loadmaster
I'm new to reloading, so this may be a stupid question...
On the Lee Loadmaster Depriming/resizing die, it takes a LOT of force to remove the primer, then the brass sticks in the die. At one point,...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
12-16-2010, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,176
Iver Johnson 38 S&W Revolver
Have an old (1895) Iver Johnson Top Break Revolver in 38 S&W. My question is this:
How much Black Powder should I use when reloading for this revolver?
One more question:
How far should I seat the...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-13-2010, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,343
Home Insurance and reloading...
Wife works for an insurance company, and an underwriter told her our Homeowners policy would be cancelled if I do reloading in my basement. Anybody know if this is true? Where can I find info on this?
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
12-07-2010, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,950
Re: Remington rolling block
The answer was fine, but I'm wondering why it's okay to fire modern in the Chileno, but not in the rolling block. I know the bolt is a stronger action, but it appears that it also was made for the...
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