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So, if it's not mentioned in the description..
Spartacus
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so I bought a 1873 winchester in 32-30 that I knew was not original, but I just wanted a shooter for CAS.
here's the auction description:
ANTIQUE NO FFL LICENCE REQUIRED FOR SHIPPING.WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE 32-20 ANTIQUE.SERIAL#351196 B,24" OCTAGON BARREL.GUN IS REBLUED WITH HEAVY BUFFING.WINCHESTER BARREL MARKINGS AND RECEIVER MARKINGS ARE STILL READABLE.WOOD SHOWS SANDING WITH VARNISH ADDED.
seller was honest about the finish, so his not mentioning any mechanical issues made me think there weren't any.
that's not the case.
when cycling the action, every 3rd, 4th or 5th cycle jammed the bolt in the rearward position. lever handle is fully extended, hammer is cocked.
by pulling back on the hammer and putting fwd pressure on the bolt with one hand, and gently pulling back on the lever, the bolt will retract and the action will cycle a few more times.
so, the question is: does this 100+ y/o gun need a good cleaning, or is this a sign of serious internal issues?
i have a call into the seller, waiting a reply..
thanks
tom
and
here's the auction description:
ANTIQUE NO FFL LICENCE REQUIRED FOR SHIPPING.WINCHESTER 1873 LEVER ACTION RIFLE 32-20 ANTIQUE.SERIAL#351196 B,24" OCTAGON BARREL.GUN IS REBLUED WITH HEAVY BUFFING.WINCHESTER BARREL MARKINGS AND RECEIVER MARKINGS ARE STILL READABLE.WOOD SHOWS SANDING WITH VARNISH ADDED.
seller was honest about the finish, so his not mentioning any mechanical issues made me think there weren't any.
that's not the case.
when cycling the action, every 3rd, 4th or 5th cycle jammed the bolt in the rearward position. lever handle is fully extended, hammer is cocked.
by pulling back on the hammer and putting fwd pressure on the bolt with one hand, and gently pulling back on the lever, the bolt will retract and the action will cycle a few more times.
so, the question is: does this 100+ y/o gun need a good cleaning, or is this a sign of serious internal issues?
i have a call into the seller, waiting a reply..
thanks
tom
and
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