I have been on a real run lately of buying ugly derelict guns and this one is no different.
I picked this one up locally and it was advertised as rusty and not working, which was pretty accurate and the price reflected it
I took it home and popped the side plate and quickly realized that the reason why it wasn't working... the hand spring was missing! So that's an easy fix.
The numbers all match and the target stocks are in good shape. The S/N says it was made in 1952-53 and the mechanics seem to be spot on.
I am going to soak it for a few days and then hit it with some 0000 steel wool and hope that the finish comes around. Any other suggestions are welcome!
I picked this one up locally and it was advertised as rusty and not working, which was pretty accurate and the price reflected it
I took it home and popped the side plate and quickly realized that the reason why it wasn't working... the hand spring was missing! So that's an easy fix.
The numbers all match and the target stocks are in good shape. The S/N says it was made in 1952-53 and the mechanics seem to be spot on.
I am going to soak it for a few days and then hit it with some 0000 steel wool and hope that the finish comes around. Any other suggestions are welcome!


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