I am looking for a gunsmith to give a general once over and determine if this gun is safe to fire. I got it from my dad who got if from his dad, who bought it in 1926. My father thinks the firing pin is bad, but it hasnt been shot in 50+ years so he really cant confirm it. I gave it a really good cleaning but I know nothing about the internals of this gun.

 

I am looking for someone who has experience with old winchester guns and can find replacement parts if needed.

Ideally in Central NJ.

 

Any suggestions on who to go to?

 

Here are some pictures for the curious:)

 

http://s1286.photobu...0?sort=3&page=1

 

Thanks,

Mike

I think in your other post it was a 30 30 . If you know some one that reloads ask them to put a couple primers in empty brass, and see if it pops the primers.

Then make sure the barrel is clear and take it to a range .

 

Beautiful rifle by the way !

My brother has that same two rifles. Got them the same way too. Stinks being the little brother some times

I think in your other post it was a 30 30 . If you know some one that reloads ask them to put a couple primers in empty brass, and see if it pops the primers.

Then make sure the barrel is clear and take it to a range .

 

Beautiful rifle by the way !

 

Wish I knew someone like that. Would it be safe to twist the bullet out of a cartridge and empty out the powder? I'd use a vise.

Wish I knew someone like that. Would it be safe to twist the bullet out of a cartridge and empty out the powder? I'd use a vise.

 

I have done it

I have rebuilt at least 3 to fireing status again, springs,screws, carriers, sights and firing pins. They are very easy to work on.

I have lists of companies for parts and i have a really good takedown vid ill see if i can find it.

 

Hers a good vid

 

Sweet.. I reached out to that youtube guy. He's going to give it a good once over and replace any faulty parts & get it ready to shoot. Thanks All