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Low wall help
Fazer1
Member Posts: 332 ✭
I have a decision to make. I have a low wall that was originally 38 RF. The rifle itself is in pretty tidy shape. The problem is, some bonehead tried to turn it into a center fire and messed up the face of the block.
So I can either repair it in the original RF mode, or change it over to CF with the repair.
Either way I will end up with a modified rifle. I have to think of it value wise I guess, Am I better off with a RF with a repaired block, or a shootable CF with a repaired block.
I did originally look for a replacement block, still not original to the rifle, but not repaired. No luck so far.
Thanks
So I can either repair it in the original RF mode, or change it over to CF with the repair.
Either way I will end up with a modified rifle. I have to think of it value wise I guess, Am I better off with a RF with a repaired block, or a shootable CF with a repaired block.
I did originally look for a replacement block, still not original to the rifle, but not repaired. No luck so far.
Thanks
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In the case of your LoWall, with it being a much stronger action, I would send it to Redman's and have it lined and chambered for .38Spcl/.357 Mag.
Converting the breech block:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUnxFN0uvCs
Ok, I stand corrected, the Ballard is a stronger action than the LoWall.
Being a shooter I'd rather have a CF. Something in modern steel barrel, save the original stuff as is for the collector.
I think you can get stuff to reload the 38 rf.
What is the serial number on the subject rifle? Is it chambered for the 38 Short RF, or the 38 Long RF?
Original breech blocks are very difficult to find. I would have the original repaired. Converting it to center fire requires a new breech block (unless you want to drill the existing breech block for the gas vent port).
Basically what I was looking for. It is 38 long. It has the high block in it. I don't need it for a shooter, just hate knowing it is in the shape it's in.
I figured I needed to repair the block. Converting it to center fire wouldn't be much more, I think. Gas port and possibly adjusting the links to hit in the correct point.
Cheers...Chip