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    Help with SxS ID

    I'm trying to find the model # to look for parts. What I have is a 12 gauge [2 3/4 in?] hammer less, Dbl trigger SxS shotgun.The only markings I can find any where are the S/N 15xxx and King Nitro on the left side of the action.I know King Nitro is the house brand for the Shapeleigh Hardware Co...
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    8x58rd

    I'm looking for a load using imr4895 suitable for use in a Carl Gustaf rolling block rifle,I found one using H4895 but i'm not sure about the difference between that and the imr powder. Does it makes a major difference?
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    early Colt DA

    Should the strain screw be fully locked down on a Colt DA revolver for reliable function?
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    barrel threads

    I recently purchased mod. 1898 30-40 krag and after getting it out of the 10 day wait I noticed that the sights did not look centered on the top of the barrel. After removing the stock I found that the alignment marks on the barrel and receiver don't align. My question is are the threads std...
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    S/N Help

    I just bought a model 1877 Colt lightning and I am trying to locate a readable S/N. The 1 on the frame in front of the trigger guard is buggered up and the 1 on the trigger guard is only 3 digits although it could be the same as the # on the frame. Is there another # located some where else? I...
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    H&R Self Loader

    Bought a .32H&R auto pistol at a lgs a few months ago. It seemed to check out ok at the counter, got it home field striped and lubed, every thing looked good I put it in the safe. Took it to the range this weekend it didn't want to accept a loaded mag. Once I got the mag seated the slide...
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    springs

    I am trying to get an old Forehand and Wadsworth Bulldog revolver up and running.Can any one supply me with pictures of the cylinder stop spring and the hand and hand spring, all I have left is 2 little spring stubs. Thanks Tim
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    questions about no4 mk1 Enfield

    Bought on impulse I don't know more than the basics about Enfields. Most important is the bolt it dose not match the S/N on the rest of the rifle. It looks to be in good shape but I'm concerned about head space. There are no numbers on the bolt head to indicate size, the only marking is on the...
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    questions about plated bullets

    I was given 500+ .357 dia. copper plated lead round nose bullets but I have not found any load data for them. The only thing I have found said to use data for a plain lead round nose bullet. Is this right or is there something more I need to know? Also some of them are missing patches of the wax...
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    s&w grips

    I have a m&p in 38 special made in April of 1948. The grips were replaced with pachmyr stag horn grips at some point. I would like to replace them with original or new original style but I have no idea what to look for. This is my only s&w so I need help. Thanks Tim
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    Enfield thoughts

    My #4 mk1 stocks finish is so dark that you can not see the grain of the wood. I can strip and refinish, try to clean it and use linseed oil,or leave it the way its been for the last ? years. Thoughts ? Opinions?
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    M1 ?

    I just received my first M1 Garand from the cmp, where do I look for a date of manufacture.I have it striped down but I don't see anything obvious. Also the stock is not in to bad shape but has a lot of dings and divits I have heard about steaming the wood to raise the grain but I have never...
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    buffalo arms

    Anyone have any info on buffalo arms co. I am looking for dies for .32wsl. They list them from rcbs but they are very pricey. They also sell a house brand at about half the price. It sounds like they machine them in house. I will not be loading large quantities so I don't know if this is a problem
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    obselete caliber

    looking for information/ loads for the.32wsl .I bought a Win. m1905 knowing I would have to reload to shoot it.I have not done any reloading but I have most of the equip.
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