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      1918 colt 1911 grip safety

      Hello all, I'm having trouble getting the grip safely to work on a 1911. I've adjusted springs, and tried to adjust everything I can but still nothing. Is it possible the working surfaces are just worn down to much that it can't engage? Spring tension can't be the primary problem I believe.
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      WTB: Auto ordinance gi spec

      Just looking for a standard gi spec made by auto ordinance in 45acp.
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      1918 colt 1911 refinish and shooting

      Hello all, I recently purchased a 1918 colt, it was nickeled at one point but still has deep markings. The nickel is now stripped and I'm going to reblue it. My biggest concern is I'm reading about not shooting them do to the mild steel slides. It's seems like everything is still very solid. Was...
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      Richland 711 10ga ammunition

      Hello all, I was wondering if anyone knows what all ammo types can be put through a richland arms 711 10ga?? Of course no steel shot.
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      WTB: Mercury magnum 10ga double barrel

      Hello all, I was wondering if anyone was selling a mercury magnum 10 gauge side by side?
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      Uberti cattleman ii safety problems.

      Hello all, I've recently noticed that the safety system on the cattleman 2 is causing light primer strikes. I can think of a handful of ways to fix it but wanted too know if anyone else had experience with how they fixed it? Trying to avoid having to buy a old style hammer and trigger for it...
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      WTB: Savage model 6/Marlin model A1.

      Hello all, I'm looking for a savage model 6 or a marlin model A1 semi auto 22. Live up around swayzee, willing to travel but no more than 30 to 40 minutes away.
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      Stevens 235.

      Hello all, I was wondering if the stevens 235 double barrel used the same barrel as the stevens 335. They look identical but im unsure. I want to buy another barrel for my 235 so I can have a coach barrel for it.
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      357 throat size.

      Hello all. I recently picked up a brand new Uberti cattleman and the cylinder throats seem rather big. A slug seemingly falls through with no pressure applied. I was just wondering what you fellas think? It's a 357 and I will get my good measuring equipment later today to check again but with...
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      Single action revolver notches and lands.

      Hello all. I was wondering if anyone had experience with deepening and lengthening the notches and lands on a single action? Wanting to do so for faster and better running for fast draw.
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      WTB: Marlin 39a

      Hello everyone, I'm looking for a marlin 39a made around the early 1950s. I like the older ones. Wanting one with Decent finish and a good bore. Willing to travel some but nothing crazy. I live in the swayzee area. Thanks for your time.
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      410 with Bulged barrel

      Hello all, I have a vintage 410 double barrel with a bulge at the end of the barrel. It is about 3/4 back from the end of the barrel. I'm just wondering if it would be okay to cut the barrel back a inch from the bulge and all will be fixed?? I'm guessing it was there when I bought it. Probably...
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      Soft bolt on auto ordinance tommy gun.

      Hello all. I was wondering if anyone had experience with there AO thompson bolt bending on the end. I had some issues with some magazines making it jam and I'm assuming from the bolt slamming the jammed cartridge it has bent. The only problem is now that it has a angle on the point where it...
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      American gun co 410 double barrel with exposed hammers.

      Hello all, I have acquired a american gun co 410 double barrel made around 1910. Was wondering if it can handle regular 2 1/2 light field loads or if that is to much pressure for it?? It doesn't have damascus barrels and is rather tight in the action is why I think it could possibly handle that...
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      Rossi 92 large lever fitting.

      Hello everyone, I recently/finally found a large loop lever for my rossi. I've almost got it fitted but figured I'd ask if anyone else has had to fit one? Really just wanting to know if anyone knew which spot needs to have material removed the most. To me it seems to be the slot for the locking...
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      WTB: S&W regulation police in 32 long.

      Looking for a s&w regulation police in 32 s&w long. Preferably in blued and not nickel. Wanting to keep it local, and not travel very far, meet FTF. In the kokomo indiana area.
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      Marlin 336 misfire

      Hello everyone, I have a 1948 marlin 336 in 30-30 that seems to misfire a little, but... I cant seem to figure out if it's the ammo or the gun. Im using remington ammo and haven't had a chance to get another kind. It has the 2 piece firing pin. I have replaced the mainspring with a overpowered...
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      Restoration of a s&w pre model 10.

      Hello everyone, I'm thinking about rebluing my pre model 10 and was wondering. If I unscrew the barrel will it thread back on the same way when finished? I figure the pin will help put it back to its original position but I didn't want to take the chance of Messing it up. Anyone have any...
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      S&W top break hand

      Hello everyone, I have a s&w top break in 32 s&w short. I believe it may be a 5th model. It's in good shape but out of time. I'm having a hard time finding a hand that has enough meat on it to alter and put it back in time. I was wondering if anyone knew any tricks to make the original hand...
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      Fixing old marlin roll stamps.

      Hello everyone, this is mostly just a curiosity question. I have a marlin 336SC, the roll stamps are present but very fine. The gun is in good used condition for being made in 1948. My curiosity is can wore stamps be redone to be made deeper? I have no plans on restoring the rifle btw, just curious.
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