I have a Lee-Metford but now prefer the '93. However, the LM is a beautiful rifle and is more evocative, in my mind, of the weapons of the late 19th and early 20th century. Randy
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I have a Lee-Metford but now prefer the '93. However, the LM is a beautiful rifle and is more evocative, in my mind, of the weapons of the late 19th and early 20th century. Randy
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Just back from the range and my condolences to the American troopers sent to Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Wow, this rifle was deadly accurate, easy to fire, and the...
CH4D is a great company and without them I could never have shot so many BPCRs over the years. When I compare my cases following full-length sizing, they were a perfect match for the specs I pull...
My '86 is not an RTI and the chamber looks fine. With the CH4D dies bringing the necks in at 8-10 one thousands over the OEM cartridges, I am going to ask my gunsmith to open up the neck. Would...
Back to Basics seems to be the answer. I should have addressed the cases first but counted on CH4D dies be almost perfect. In this case, I believe they are not full-length sizing correctly.
I...
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I have just changed out the handles leaving the bolt sleeve and components as is. The first two handles broke at what appeared to be welds and pins. The third replacement handle,...
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Well, the cases chambered flawlessly but all were a nightmare to get out. The bolt handle moved back within the bolt sleeve and that's were it stopped. From that point, I had...
Kudos to Low and Slow. I got my borescope out and saw that there was heavy corrosion in the receiver where the Dropping Block sits while the bolt is cocked. looks like the corrosion created...
After watching several videos on how the '86 cycles, I believe there might also be an issue with the receiver where the block drops and lifts from. Will take a better look tomorrow and make sure the...
Original extractor on the left/bottom and new replacement on the right/top:
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Mixed day at the range yesterday.
Following two outings with my '86 that saw me breaking two bolt handles (pinned/brazed) on my '86, I had had some initial luck yesterday with my...
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Trying to finish a restoration on an 1893 Spanish Mauser and need the firing pin. Thanks, Randy
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Working on an '86 Mannlicher and both buttplate screws are going to have to be extracted rather violently. Question is on the compatibility of 1895 screws for my 1886. I have been...
I do remember the days when a nice Lebel went for about $500! Yes, I did secure it but you know what happened later....
It was a moment when I went over to the 5th digit and mommy went into shock. She too is OK for now. Randy
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As I just moved past my 65th year on earth, reflections abound, and I thought back to the day I crossed over into the big leagues and was able to plunk down $1000+ for a military...
Seems like this feature was added later in the series. My rifle is #265 and does not have the bar/slot. Thanks, Randy
Hi Jim,
Please look at the other picture. You will see a bar below the sight tube that fits into that slot. What is the bar for?
Thanks,
Randy
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Trying to understand what is the purpose of some T-Gewehr's sights having a metal bar on their underside with a corresponding slot cut into the stock. Thanks, Randy
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Moving from dry to wet tumbling was the best move in case preparation. However, my Lyman was leaking like so many others and I tried using a strap wrench but still had leaking. Not...
Thanks Jim. I do shoot a couple hundred rounds a year from the MH. Even when I go shooting with G41, G43, and Tankgewehr, I "ground" myself with the MH and at least 50 rounds. Randy
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My firing pin is heading south toward the edge of the primer and I am needing about 25/1000ths to get it back on center. I have seen the welding/case-hardening videos and I do...
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Thanks,
Randy
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I am trying to find an online site that looks like an auction/Ebay type site in Europe. I believe it is German and it contains many items for German/Prussian and French weapons....
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Trying to email them through their site and my server with both being NoGo. I have tried using info@aas98.fr Please let me know if you are having issues emailing them. A shipment...