lightning American Western Arms .38spl Lightning rifle

[Smart *]

I purchased an AWA .38spl lightning and found that it is not feeding properly and also jamming.  I would like to tear it down but I am fearful of doing so without a schematic or disassembly manual.  If any of you have either please let me know.

 

Smart Asterisk

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[Yul Lose]

PM Roger Rapid and he’ll email you a Lightning manual. May be all you need.

[Irish Pat]

get rid of it at a gun show 

[Badlands Bob #61228]

I understand that Lassiter has had some success in getting those Lightnings to work.  I also like the gun show idea.

[Bailey Creek,5759]

AWA are finicky about over all length.

Maybe load a few  longer or shorter than what you normally do.

[Preacherman]

Yes, they are cartridge sensitive as to bullet style and length. Russell used to recommend 158 grain RN 38 sized .358. I know shooters that use these with good success. See the picture for the style. Call me and we can chat. Oh, these guns need to be clean to run right.

 

Edited August 8, 2023 by Preacherman
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