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    surplus rifle purchased at gun show early '83

    back in that time when you walked up and gave the money and went away from the table with a smile on your face. question is, if you now decide to sell that rifle, is it ill advised to do so without ffl procedures?
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    winchester 97 action wont lock

    I just now opened it up and am looking at those very parts. Found some thick yellow grease from last owner Im guessing left in that side of the carrier. Soaking in mineral spirits for the day and a good cleaning to follow. Ive not shot the gun yet but at first saw it worked like it should until...
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    winchester 97 action wont lock

    dates to 1900 'C' series. when slide is cranked back to pick up a round all is well. when slide is cranked forward to chamber the round all is well except it wont lock in place ie you can continuosly crank the slide back/forth without using the button on the side. need some pointers in the right...
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    Colt agent revolver lifespan

    Being that it has an alloy frame, how much use can they really take?
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    Factory 3030 loads in an older 94

    SAAMI spec 30-30 loads today are safe in a rifle 7 days or 70 years old. thanks all
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    Factory 3030 loads in an older 94

    If the rifle is in good shooting shape at 70 years old would new factory loads pose any risk? Thanks
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    sw 29 cylinder removal

    i respect your opinion but no need for hostility. i was asking questions. i dont know you, you dont know me. i have to say though that you didnt know all you know now without asking questions, right.:):)
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    sw 29 cylinder removal

    the extractor guide pins are still in (not taking them out) and the gas ring still in but would like to remove it without to mush hassle to replace it.
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    sw 29 cylinder removal

    yes -3 got the rod assy out an see a need for special tool for the gas bush. do the end shake shims go inside the cyl to the end face of the yoke?
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    sw 29 cylinder removal

    OK got that done, how to remove extractor rod and gas bushing? Does it get pushed back thru or unscrew? thanks
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    sw 29 cylinder removal

    How does one remove the cylinder to change the gas bushing and add endshake shims?
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    winchester model ID markings?

    I have a 1900-1901 takedown bbl assy for a 97 but the area on the slide action bar is blank. I have a 1908 assy with the winchester name and model stamped in the slide bar. anybody know when the stampings occurred or is there something amiss with what i have? thanks
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    shipping rifle out of CA

    thanks
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    shipping rifle out of CA

    friend in idaho wants my rifle. can i just ship to his ffl or do i have to go thru ffl in CA to his in idaho?
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    1897 winchester 'C' receiver frame

    Takedown model. Thanks for the info
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    1897 winchester 'C' receiver frame

    just picked up one dating to 1899-1900 in really good condition compared to the 1908 i got a week ago. is the any bad compared to the 'E' frame as far as putting it to a good shooting? all it needs is some furniture. thanks
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    1100 piston/seal replace?

    I have the manual but the drawing doesnt look at all like the parts I have. Thanks anyhow but I was able to get info from my brother in oklahoma and got it put together correctly.
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    1100 piston/seal replace?

    Brought home a used 1100 today and had previously bought a new piston set from midway and the new parts dont match the parts on the gun. I did get for 12 ga. Is there a change somewhere along the road and which way do they get put in? Are they assembled or backed up to each other? HELP
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    1897 winchester

    just picked up a nice one with good working internals made 1908. any suggestions about ammo to go through it since its 101 years old? definately want to use it for cas. thanks 12ga
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    1100 question

    ok, so what to look for when buying a used one, anything visual other than the gas system parts?
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