[Swapping Barrels on old 1897s Winchesters]

I have a fairly good 1897 (made 1947) that I use for WB. It came with the 30 inch barrel. I really don’t want to cut down this barrel. 

 

In the past with other shotguns I have tried swapping barrels with the Barrel Extension & Adjusting Sleeve as a whole unit , but this often led to lock up problems. 

 

Do I have to retain the original Barrel Extension & Adjusting Sleeve from the action? 

Is the barrel threaded into the Barrel Extension & Adjusting Sleeve? (Videos I’ve seen are inconclusive).

 

Thanks

 

Col. Del Rio

[1895 Marlin/Remington parts]

Greetings,

 

A pal has a Marlin/Remington 1895 in 45-70. He is looking for parts such a better firing pin among other pieces.  Any good places for such items?

Col. Del Rio

[Dillion Square Deal B Powder Bar not cycling]

Howdy,

 

I recently got a used SDB.  The powder bar is not cycling properly therefore I am not getting the powder to drop into the shell case. The horizontal movement is supposed to be actuated by the failsafe rod. However the rod is not traveling far enough to push the bar back and forth the whole way.  The lock-links are not pushing the bar all the way. 

 

I have stripped and cleaned everything. I am a rookie at reloading so any advice is welcome.

 

V/R

 

Col. Del Rio 

[Ba-Dump Tissssh - Memes]

[Skeet and Trap Questions]

I recently obtained a 20 gauge Over/Under Citori. It is fitted for screw in chokes (which are missing).

I want to use it for both Trap and Skeet.

Question 1:  What chokes are recommended for Trap and for Skeet?

Question 2: Which barrel should be used first for Skeet?

Question 3: Which barrel should be used for Trap (singles)?

[Scopes for Long Range Matches]

Guys, I did not want to start a debate. Note, in Hawaii gunsmiths are harder to find than Republicans! I have to do what I can with what I got.

We don't have long range matches here--no long ranges.  

 

We might in the future on private land.

 

I do appreciate all the input though.

 

Mahalo (thanks)

[Long Range match sights]

You and me both

[Scopes for Long Range Matches]

Anyone shoot in the "Optics" category?  I am thinking  of mounting an old fashion scope on a Browning 1885 in 45/70.

What brands/types are recommended? 

 

I know I have many related questions, but I have never had a rifle such as this. It has a full stock / wrist so there is no exposed tang for a traditional sight. I am a bit reluctant about drilling into the wood of the stock and would rather fight a better way to set up this gun for fun.

 

V/R

 

Col. Del Rio

 

 

[Long Range match sights]

Thanks

 

[Long Range match sights]

Thanks!  This helps.   I am trying to figure out what kind of sights (or scope) to mount on a Browning 1885. It does not have an exposed tang.

[Long Range match sights]

What are the rules for sights for long range shooting? Is there a Handbook?  Or is this not a pure SASS event? (There is a lot of stuff on the web, none of it helpful)   

[IAC v. Norinco]

Is there a difference between the IAC 97 clone and the Norinco 97 clone?

[Winchester 1897 Questions.]

I'd like to get a wire spring. Who sells them? Or are these home made?

 

[1897 Parts]

Greetings All,

 

I want to replace the Left & Right side extractors and the Ejector Spring on an old 97 pump.  Any recommended sellers? 

 

Thanks

 

Col. Del Rio

[1885 Browning 45-70 Sight Mount w/o exposed tang]

Thanks for the info!  Was it hard to do?  I will have to do it myself.

 

[1885 Browning 45-70 Sight Mount w/o exposed tang]

Has anyone ever mounted a Vernier type sight on a Browning 1885 without an exposed tang? Marble Sights has one that is supposed to work, but before I get the item, I'd like to hear if anyone has done this themselves. (I live in Hawaii and the only gunsmith I could find did not want to try to do this).

 

Col. Del Rio 

[Handlebar Doc]

Thanks

[Handlebar Doc]

Anyone know anything about this person?

[Do we LARP, or do we not LARP, that is the question]

SASS, COS(tume) play, with recoil! 

[1873 Short Stroke]

Thank you all for your inputs. To answer Sedaila Dave, I live off the beaten path. I live in Hawaii.

[1873 Short Stroke]

Greetings,

I need some advice. I have an Uberti 1873 in 45 Colt. I' am thinking of a short stroke kit for it. Who would you recommend? I am not much of a gunsmith and there is a dearth of qualified people where I live so doing it myself or having it installed locally is not a good option.

Thanks,

Col Del Rio

[Taylor SmokeWagon with Short Stroke]

Greetings

 

Does anyone have experience with the new Taylor revolvers with the "short stroke" actions?

Colonel Del Rio