We Need to Outlaw Sandpaper

[Singer B]

Reassembled the Winchester using a WRA trigger group I had purchased. It actually shot pretty well. Only issue it has involves inserting the loaded clips. One of them slipped in perfectly. The other two needed to be pushed in very forcefully. All 3 clips, once fully inserted, fed, extracted and "pinged" perfectly. Once I receive the new stock and pick up a few more WRA parts, I'll take it apart and see if I can improve the clip issue. If any of you have some suggestions reference the possible cause and solution, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks!

[browningautorifle]

the possible cause

Are they new looking? We have found the Greek black park clips have a huge outer thick coating of parkerizing. It forms on the surface, needs to be cleaned down. Try a little sandpaper and oil. Usually that's the problem. I had over 100 clips from various manufacturers so I never ran into that. My trouble would be poorly seated ammo in the clips.

[Singer B]

Are they new looking? We have found the Greek black park clips have a huge outer thick coating of parkerizing. It forms on the surface, needs to be cleaned down. Try a little sandpaper and oil. Usually that's the problem. I had over 100 clips from various manufacturers so I never ran into that. My trouble would be poorly seated ammo in the clips.

Thanks, that seemed to help. Still not great but may need some more work.

[browningautorifle]

may need some more work

You may need to take virtually all the finish off them.

[ssgross]

the possible cause and solution

I bought a bunch of new clips a while back. same issue. The solution was two fold. To make the rounds slide better (especially the top round of a fully loaded clip), a nice, long tumble in walnut media did the trick. To make cartridges easier to load, apply some light flexing. I made a wood block of just the correct size to insert one way then twist it with a pair of pliers so the other dimension will gently spread the clip. A couple dozen twists of the block improved the situation greatly.

[browningautorifle]

gently spread the clip

Like a breaking in of sorts.

[BVZ24]

They didn't take pictures of the Ljungman, but they have a picture of the G43. Remember, this was done recently and it was all original before they sold it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CursedGuns/..._bubbad_exist/

[browningautorifle]

Looks like one of those Reinhart Fajen things...

[Singer B]

They didn't take pictures of the Ljungman, but they have a picture of the G43. Remember, this was done recently and it was all original before they sold it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CursedGuns/..._bubbad_exist/

Makes you want to cry....

[Singer B]

So we have made some progress! I was able to replace the stamped post-war trigger group with an original milled WRA trigger group. Ssgross came through a with an "experienced" stock that fit extremely well. My money-pit definitely looks more like it should and is more representative of its WWII heritage. There is also a lot more wood around the receiver so it doesn't look crooked when you shoulder it. I am therefore another $500 in the hole and planning on spending more. A WRA bolt will be ordered in July and maybe a WRA op-rod. As you can see from the photos, the stock provided by Ssgross is definitely a better fit than the sanded stock that came on the rifle.


New stock with 1956 SA


New stock with 1956 SA


Original sanded stock with 1956 SA