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Pat C

One of the key features to smoothness in original 1892 is flat mainspring. The coil springs in the Rossi make it feel clunky.
Some time I'm going to convert mine to use original mainspring.

Pat C

I try to shoot .22 rifles every Friday when I'm off but last month or so too hot or had other projects. Last Friday first time back . Both rifles shot were not my best or even close. Felt like I couldn't settle in and caught myself not squeezing trigger. I generally only shoot offhand so you have to...

Pat C

Once you do few times you'll be doing it in the dark

Pat C

That should be one of the sintered steel receivers.My guess it will be full of porosity when welded. Careful preheat and maybe some experimenting with fillers.

Pat C

If you go back in time the trenches of WW1 the Germans were on the receiving end of these shotguns.

Pat C

Thanks to all, this old shotgun came out of Nebraska no telling how many game birds it took . It's been fired a lot as hammer face was dented pretty good. Still solid shooter.

Pat C

Real nice!

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Then three at just under 20 Yards I'd say this old shotty might just win a turkey shoot.

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First shot

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Got the cartridge stop screw made.

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Then gun is then turned upside down halves separated partially and pump handle pulled forward to separate from bolt body . Hook comes out front. Then halves slide apart.

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Takedown sequence . Slide pump handle back to expose mag tube ribs . Turn mag tube which unlocks collar key at frame.

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Few more

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All of the internals were cyanide color case hardened. Bore is perfect .

Pat C

Spent few hours detail cleaning the shotgun. They just don't make guns like this anymore.

Pat C

In all fairness every person I talked too from USPS on this case has been thoroughly helpful and determined to solve this problem . So the good guys are still around just in smaller numbers. I've had numerous call backs even after this was delivered.

Pat C

The base gun was made in 1930'sh and is the Stevens 520 . Everything on these are built from heavy drop forged parts. I've got it all disassembled and will detail clean it Friday. One screw was missing I'll need to make. But it's tight and bore is mirror shine. Came out of Nebraska probably somebody...

Pat C

It's in hand now once I opened the service request and told them a firearm was in the package They jumped right on it. They went straight to the scan pictures to look to see what the heck was going on . One place scanned it 9 times. The shipping label was and remains perfect . Obviously they would r...

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Finally after opening the service request which they forwarded to the OIG . Once you tell them a firearm is in the box stuff starts happening quick .They called me multiple times. Everytime mail is scanned it takes a picture plus audio sounds.They saw where the box was scanned 9 times t one place. L...

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I went Friday to PO where it should have went. They went out of there way to try to contact. They could not get a direct call or email answer . They had a whole stack of papers stapled together with my contact info. They originally said it was scanned 9 times. I guess they used the informed delivery...

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Opened a service request with US Postal service today. The lady that helped me confirmed what my local PO said Thursday it had been scanned 9 times at same location. It shows it's moving North now going further away each time it was scanned twice today. . They can pull surveillance footage as scanne...

Pat C

Well after years of searching for this exact shotgun at reasonable price it appears it's either lost or stolen. It was misrouted 5 hours away to anouther state. And suddenly no updates since Sunday. Local PO called and emailed apparently it was scanned 9 times at same place.as seen on security camer...

Pat C

I’ve killed in excess of two dozen squirrels in the past month or so. The dog is totally sold that his life’s mission is to find me squirrels to shoot. I ate squirrels, rabbits and all sorts of wild game when I was a child. But there’s not much chance of getting my spouse to eat squirrel. Well did ...

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Anouther pic off internet but close up of takedown system.
The mag tube spins by hand and unthreads releasing the key from frame mortise. Then the two halves slide apart.

Browning Patent made by Stevens as the model 520

Wards Westernfield Model 30
Sears Ranger Model 30

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Several of us had the search party out on other forums. Glad it's resolved and back online.

Pat C

Bill , You just described this one to a T. Ive been looking for the Westernfield version because I like the Birdog scene.
1931 I believe according to anouther member on anouther site.
Most of these are rough shape this one seems nice and well used .came out of Nebraska.

Pat C

And the shotgun is John Browning Patent

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This is a internet pic but you see how takedown works.Tge mag tube turns and threaded on end. This releases a metal key so barrel assembly lifts off.

Pat C

Been looking for an old Westerfield model 30 with birdog on side. For a while. Stars finally aligned . Store brand via Stevens 520 pre war takedown. Which is the most fascinating part of the gun. Should be here next week.

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Uberti just came out with a new Pre War 94 carbine. Made really close to last pre war carbines in 30's .little pricey though at $1300 retail.

Pat C

Tons of originals on ebay 1894 and 1892 are same. Some of the aftermarket are not correct. Make sure it's correct.

Pat C · Re: Winchester Model 94 tang screw thread pitch 3/16-36

3/16-36

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12-28

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.23 cal or larger with minimum of 400 Ft lbs of energy I've seen before. They try to curtail anything that's borderline . We all know .22 WMR will take deer size game with right shot but it's not meant for that hence illegal to use in most states. In VA 32-20 is illegal because low muzzle energy . P...

Pat C

Great tune , great movie.

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As far as appearance goes the Chiappa is the closest copy of the 1892 . All the details of the original are there. Little pricey though as you can get a shooter grade original for same money. But the modern steels in Chiappa make a stronger rifle and it's new .

Pat C

All I have is a bare 1883 frame with screws and a broken lever. Originally I thought I could use cheap Italian parts at time. And would build a lower cost shooter. Original parts are out there but pricey and most worn very bad. Making any of the parts is no problem , I've been a machinist for over 3...

Pat C

Nice one, I bought the old parted out frame several years back to build a custom shooter. Originally planed on making some of the harder to find parts like bolt ,links, barrel. I found blue prints at Cody but I just don't have time . Might be a later on project. The goal was to stay at reproduction ...

Pat C

I've read most posts there and are of help but really need somebody that has both rifles and good set of calipers to do a pictorial. I can buy original parts but very pricey and most not in good shape. Uberti parts are cheap and better metallurgy.

Plan to make barrel and wood

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I can't remember if I asked this here before. I have a stripped 1876 WRA frame which I bought to built a shooter. Wondering if any of the major parts from Uberti will work? Bolt, links,sideplates,hammer ? I was planning on making most parts but I just don't have time it never seems. There was some i...

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Chiappa branded calls it the Rio Bravo as it depicts the 1892 John Wayne used in the movie . Cimnaron calls same rifle the Cogburn . Both have the large loop Wayne toted in movies.

The originals he used were in 44 WCF and the one from Stagcoach was 32 WCF

Pat C

The Chiappa 1892 is a near perfect clone to the Winchester Forged steel frame . But not cheap $1300 retail

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It's made by Chiappa in Italy, and so marked on barrel.

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Well, this might cause some flak, but I believe in vaccines. I had the shingles shot. From the misery I've seen folks have I'm glad I did. To tell the truth, I have no sympathy for parents who refuse to vaccinate their kids and then the kids get things like measles, rubella, mumps and chicken pox. ...

Pat C

This is one of the best written and illustrated gun books I've ever owned.

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I agree mini mills and lathe milling attachments are like learning a new process. You can't crowd either. You better know the diffferance climb cutting and conventional milling makes. Or you'll be in for a rude awakening. I use collets to run endmills and flycutters with spindle of my 12x36 lathe. 7...

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I ordered mine straight from Wolfe Publishing back in March .
I told my wife to put it up for Father's Day.

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Just unwrapped mine today, wonderful book.

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Easily one of the best most informative books I own , ordered it a while back received today for Father's Day . What a treat!!
100's of color pictures of all things .22 Outstanding !!

Pat C

Tribute to John Taffin "The Sixgunner" good article on single actions by John and good articles on 1851 Navy and Pietta Premier SAA by Alan Garbers.

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