Mad Dog Jack, SASS #77862 Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I have a AWA version that I used to use when I shot smokeless and have not used it for 3 years because I don't know quite how to take it apart to clean it. It was and still is reliable for the mid level Trail Boss with 200gr bullets I load for my son, but I want to see some smoke coming out the barrel. Filthy Lucre shoots an original one in 38-40 that seals the chamber nicely and he says he kinda washes it out and hangs it up to dry--mines a 45 with the 45 issues, so I think I will have to disassemble it once in awhile to keep it going with BP. Anyone know a source like Marauder's page on 73s for the Lightning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 http://www.usfirearms.com/pdf/USFA_lightning_manual.pdf There is a parts diagram also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al OVERA, SASS#26238 Life Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I have a AWA version that I used to use when I shot smokeless and have not used it for 3 years because I don't know quite how to take it apart to clean it. It was and still is reliable for the mid level Trail Boss with 200gr bullets I load for my son, but I want to see some smoke coming out the barrel. Filthy Lucre shoots an original one in 38-40 that seals the chamber nicely and he says he kinda washes it out and hangs it up to dry--mines a 45 with the 45 issues, so I think I will have to disassemble it once in awhile to keep it going with BP.Anyone know a source like Marauder's page on 73s for the Lightning? Actually, Maruader has a Lightning page also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al OVERA, SASS#26238 Life Posted December 11, 2010 Share Posted December 11, 2010 I have a AWA version that I used to use when I shot smokeless and have not used it for 3 years because I don't know quite how to take it apart to clean it. It was and still is reliable for the mid level Trail Boss with 200gr bullets I load for my son, but I want to see some smoke coming out the barrel. Filthy Lucre shoots an original one in 38-40 that seals the chamber nicely and he says he kinda washes it out and hangs it up to dry--mines a 45 with the 45 issues, so I think I will have to disassemble it once in awhile to keep it going with BP.Anyone know a source like Marauder's page on 73s for the Lightning? Actually, Maruader has a Lightning page also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Jack, SASS #77862 Posted December 11, 2010 Author Share Posted December 11, 2010 Thanks guys! It's been awhile since i actually looked around Marauder's site learning the ins and outs of my 73 and I sure don't remember seeing anything about Lightnings there when I did, and I had the Lightning then. Now maybe I can unretire the gun and make heap big smoke with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Lucre, 55674L Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Thanks guys! It's been awhile since i actually looked around Marauder's site learning the ins and outs of my 73 and I sure don't remember seeing anything about Lightnings there when I did, and I had the Lightning then. Now maybe I can unretire the gun and make heap big smoke with it. Bring it with you tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 Deadeye Dallas relatively recently provided his great info. http://marauder.homestead.com/files/AWA_Rifles.pdf A little earlier, Eli Blue provided info on the Uberti version. http://marauder.homestead.com/files/Lightning_Rifle.htm Good folks keep providing more and more helpful info, so check back now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Jack, SASS #77862 Posted December 12, 2010 Author Share Posted December 12, 2010 Deadeye Dallas relatively recently provided his great info.http://marauder.homestead.com/files/AWA_Rifles.pdf A little earlier, Eli Blue provided info on the Uberti version. http://marauder.homestead.com/files/Lightning_Rifle.htm Good folks keep providing more and more helpful info, so check back now and then. I really appreciate you making this available, I like this in Deadeye Dallas' part: Step 7 Reassembly. This is the hardest part. Well, I'll have to get to it soon and find out just how hard it is..... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye Dallas, SASS #60249 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I really appreciate you making this available, I like this in Deadeye Dallas' part: Step 7 Reassembly. This is the hardest part. Well, I'll have to get to it soon and find out just how hard it is..... Thanks! Mad Dog PM me if you run into a problem. Deadeye Dallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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