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All, Searched the threads, and nothing close. There is some gun work that comes easy to me, and other (specific) work that - for some reason - eludes me. Case in point - On early Win 1894s, I can never seem to get the carrier into the receiver, get it compressed with my left thumb, then...

Hi All, I was sure this must have been asked, but searched THR and found nothing. Not much on web either. I have a teens-ish 1894 SRC in need of some attention, including the saddle ring, which has a gap on the stud. Can anyone advise on the best way to close it? Chris

All, I recently picked up a Remington 1100, standard weight 20 ga. with a broken feed latch. Finding a replacement feed latch was like finding hen's teeth; but, I got one and it is installed. I cannot find a "theory or sequence of operation" for the Remington 1100 anywhere, so I am cycling...

Hey All, Looking for an expert in H&R single-shot shotguns. My father-in-law recently found the barrel to his favorite shotgun. He bought the gun in 1942 from his uncle, and the rest of the gun (receiver, stock and forearm) are missing. I see H&R made many models up until 1942 (he is not sure...

Oh boy, I bet that subject line gets all kinds of attention! Let me explain ... I was talking to a friend (who is a retired gunsmith) about an Arisaka 99 I picked up recently. It is a late gun, and does not have a bolt marking, so I am being cautious about headspace. I see there are...

All, I have an "old style" Marlin 1893 made in 1906. The extractor spring in broken, and it was repaired in the past with the addition of a wedge of pencil eraser. It is actually pretty ingenious, and made me laugh. It works OK. I have located a replacement extractor, and can see the pin in...

I'll bet this is one question no one has asked. It also makes me out to be the cheap guy I am ... :o I cannot find a technical explanation of throat erosion. I expect it is a measure of the depth, from the top of the chamber to the point where the inside diameter across the lands measure...

I recently picked up an M1 Garand, '44 SA. I have had it apart, and checked it out, and there is one thing I cannot make out - Below is an image of the front handguard where it meets the gas cylinder. On either side are bent tabs which look to retain a heatshield on the underside of the...

All, I have a few vintage Winchester 1894s. I have searched on a question, but cannot find anything conclusive. I have also offered a solution. Looking at the older guns (I've some from 1896 through 1931), when you look at the period ammo, it was mostly hard cast lead. For example, two...

All, I am working on a Winchester 1894 carbine from 1912. There are a couple pencil eraser sized spots of corrosion which someone treated with steel wool to clean up. As you can guess, there are bright spots (on a receiver that is almost entirely in the white; it has the typically fully...

All, I picked up a beautiful little 1931 Winchester 94 carbine. It is a non-SR model (aka Eastern carbine), but it has the correct pinned front blade sight (61-B) and ladder rear sight (44-A). The front sight height is a shade over 0.8" (top of blade to C/L of bore), and of course, the rear...

Hey All, I picked up a sweet 2nd Model Winchester 1873. I have never had one this old, and am not sure how to read the last three numbers: 318 or 348. Can anyone familiar with the serial numbering of these guns enlighten me? Thanks! Chris

All, I am looking at picking up an 1873 carbine in .44-40. Rifling is barely visible, and there is minor bore pitting where the edge of the lands meet the grooves. In short, a pretty typical BP bore that looks a lot like a sewer pipe. Should I choose to do a reline in the future, there...

All, I picked up a Remington 783 a few weeks ago in .30-06. There are few hands-on reviews online, so I thought I'd post one. Setup Rifle: Remington 783 in .30-06 (85836) Scope: Nikon 3-9x50mm ProStaff Riflescope, Matte Black, BDC Reticle (6727) Rings/Mounts: Model 783 Integral Scope Mounts...

Hey all, I picked up an early Remington 14 recently, and I have posted some pictures below in the M14 folder. It has a shotgun buttplate and would have had the thumbwheel rear sight. The buttplate appears to be wrong as it overhangs the stock, and the stock does not look to have been cut...

I've a Winchester 1892 with a problem. It is an old one (1903) in .32-20. I can repeatedly open and close the action; it is very smooth, and locks up nice. I just spent about 5 min. cycling the action probably a full 200 cycles from full open (carrier fully lifted) to bolt lockup. No issues...

All, I am looking for a front sight hood/cover for my 1951 Winchester 94. In general, I am finding two types. One is slanted on one side and the other is slanted on both sides. I have included pictures of both below. I do not have access to a vintage catalog/manual/parts list, and cannot...

Hey All, Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! I recent picked up a Finnish captured Tula-made M91 dated 1896. It is nearly fully correct, but it has had a Russian (shellaced) handguard added. So, the finish on the Finnish stock is authentic, as is the arsenal refinished handguard, but they...

All, I have a C&R FFL. I also have some non-C&R firearms I obtained before and after getting my C&R FFL. The federal law reads (my emphasis bolded), "An unlicensed individual may transfer a firearm to another unlicensed individual residing in the same State, provided that he or she has no...

In a previous post, I asked about the best way to clean and nourish the buttstock and forearm of an old Winchester 1912. http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=629219 A couple posts recommended Kramer's Best Antique Improver, so I ordered some, and have slowly been treating the wood...