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…to all. Returning it does not seem to be an option. I have also shot quite a few firearms in the past without checking headspace. Since the 30-40 is approaching being a high pressure cartridge, I decided to check this one. I will check the headspace with the tape method and
…Oranedward said
Just bought an 1895 in 30-40. The .303 british no go gauge (which PTG says is that one to use for 30-40) allows the bolt to close. Seller is saying that it should…
…the case up next to the rim to hold the cartridge against the bolt and firing to make the case form to the chamber and basically making a case that headspaces on the shoulder instead of the rim. That sounds a little sketchy to me. While it may work, factory loads can never be shot and you would have to…
…be careful that you did not “oversized” with the sizing die to reduce the cartridge to the point that there is excessive headspace again.
Any thoughts?
I have never done this but in theory it may work? It is true if you could push the shoulder out enough you might…
…be able to head space off the shoulder. That is how all rimless cases headspace. Most Winchesters have a max headspace of about .007". You need to see how much in excess this chamber has. Shooting a gun with excess headspace at a minimum beats up the bolt. If
…barrels and occasional headspace issues come with the territory when collecting old guns. Quite honestly I’ve only had one old Winchester that had obvious headspace issues and I’ve…
…never checked any of them with a gauge, my only set is in 30-06. I would not expect a seller to check the headspace on every old Winchester he offers for sale, most don’t even bother to clean them. FWIW the rifling ahead of the chamber begins to wear quite early…
…in life, most of my shooters exhibit wear there. If you don’t have a Field gauge measure the headspace if you feel you should. If you don’t feel it’s safe, don’t shoot it. Most of us probably would have cleaned it up and fired it without noticing.
…for your replies. I will try the tape thing when I go back to the the guy who has the no go gauge. I am wondering why though. Is it that if the headspace is excessive, but not TOO excessive, then it is still good to go?
And to answer the above question, no it was not reported as having excessive headspace. I have already called the seller first. He went back and forth between “I did not know” to “it does not make any difference”. While he is a “gun…
…had you never but a no-go gauge in the chamber, you might have shot and used the rifle, not noticing anything was amiss. I've shot many of my 1895 .30-40's and never put a gauge in any of them. And they were all old 100+ year old rifles.
…for your replies. I will try the tape thing when I go back to the the guy who has the no go gauge. I am wondering why though. Is it that if the headspace is excessive, but not TOO excessive, then it is still good to go?
And to answer the above question, no it was not reported as having excessive headspace. I have already called the seller first. He went back and forth between “I did not know” to “it does not make any difference”. While he is a “gun
… here I go wading into the deep end again. First, I have and have shot a number of 1895's in .30 US/Army (30-40) and have never noted signs of excess headspace. Nor have I in any other caliber except the .30-06 INCLUDING THE 30…
…Government of 1903. Should you have one with excess headspace, I would be concerned the barrel has been swapped to create the excess headspace. If that is the case I would say all bets are up in the air. Second, I have an 1895 NRA musket in .30 Government of 1906 (.30-06 if you will…
…). That caliber can and does often create excess headspace with use as it is intense compared to other cartridges the 1895 was chambered in. The "no go" gauge will chamber quite readily without pressing the lever with any extra effort. I've not done as TR suggests to…
…determine just how much excess headspace it has but I have shot it with US armory produced ammo without issues. When I reload I neck size only and so far haven't had any issues. I have
…& glue them one by one to the case head, & when the bolt won't close, scrape off your improvised shim & measure its thickness to estimate headspace. If you had the measured shim stock sold by Brownell's, you wouldn't need the mike. Were you informed of this problem BEFORE paying for the gun?
…thing I would do is determine how much headspace you actually have
…bought an 1895 in 30-40. The .303 british no go gauge (which PTG says is that one to use for 30-40) allows the bolt to close. Seller is saying that it should…
…the case up next to the rim to hold the cartridge against the bolt and firing to make the case form to the chamber and basically making a case that headspaces on the shoulder instead of the rim. That sounds a little sketchy to me. While it may work, factory loads can never be shot and you would have to…
…be careful that you did not “oversized” with the sizing die to reduce the cartridge to the point that there is excessive headspace again.
Any thoughts?
…that someone had rechambered the rifle to .32 Winchester Special... At first I was quite annoyed being a Die-Hard Collector of the Savage 1895, 1899 and the 99 Savage rifle, I currently own one of every caliber they ever chambered. After analyzing the situation and considering the price
…that someone had rechambered the rifle to .32 Winchester Special... At first I was quite annoyed being a Die-Hard Collector of the Savage 1895, 1899 and the 99 Savage rifle, I currently own one of every caliber they ever chambered. After analyzing the situation and considering the price
…that someone had rechambered the rifle to .32 Winchester Special... At first I was quite annoyed being a Die-Hard Collector of the Savage 1895, 1899 and the 99 Savage rifle, I currently own one of every caliber they ever chambered. After analyzing the situation and considering the price
…barrel chambered by Nagel for the wildcat 22-250. All that must have set somebody back pretty hard in 1962 dollars.
I've ordered an RCBS headspace/bullet seating depth gauge to verify the critical chamber dims. Ive laid in dies and some brass. I need to load up and go shoot this thing!
…Mero said
How "very early" is Your '94?
it was made in 1895 I also have a 1894 that was made in 1894.
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22 CAL W.C.F. or 22 W.C.F. H.W.
26-inch
No. 1
No. 2, 3, 4, 5
236 USN {6mm Lee Navy}
1895
1:7.5
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Unknown
25 W.C.F. or 25-20 S.S. L.W.
1882
1:12
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25-21 Stevens
1897
1:14
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25-25 Stevens
1895
1:17
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No. 1, 2, 4, 5
25 W.C.F. or 25-20 W.C.F. L.W.
1895
1:14
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25 W.C.F. or 25-20 W.C.F. H.W.
30-inch
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25-35 W.C.F.
1895
1:8
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30 U.S. or .30 ARMY
1892
1:10
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1895
1:12
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.30 GOVT. 1906.
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1888
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38-70 {Winchester}
1894
1:24
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1895
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38 EX. (38-90 Winchester Express)
1886
1:26
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…Rendulic said
I tried cutting the notch deeper but still doesn't fix the problem. Is the miroku winchester 1895 hammer compatible with the original 1895?
Can you post or send pictures of the hammer and sear? There is a a lot of geometry that has to be
…tried cutting the notch deeper but still doesn't fix the problem. Is the miroku winchester 1895 hammer compatible with the original 1895?
…all,
I have recently acquired a couple winchester rifles, a 1894 in 32 WS made in 1905 and a 1895 in 30-03 made in 1914.
When I receive any firearms I like to do typical function checks and my 1895 wouldn't cock on half cock. So I took it…
…will fall forward (rifle unloaded of course). The notches look to be in good condition.
I went to check the 1894 made in 1905 and my other 1895 in 303 made in 1915 and they do the same. I'm able to drop the hammer on half cock.
My post 64 1894 made in 1974 doesn't allow it and as well as
…time I bought a project I cannot solve. If I did buy a replacement barrel, we could probably swap out the barrel ourselves but if it needs to be headspaced, then I'd need a lathe. Well, it is either fix it or have a $1,000 wallhanger.
You might do just fine if you simply parted the rifle out
…time I bought a project I cannot solve. If I did buy a replacement barrel, we could probably swap out the barrel ourselves but if it needs to be headspaced, then I'd need a lathe. Well, it is either fix it or have a $1,000 wallhanger.
You might do just fine if you simply parted the rifle out.
…time I bought a project I cannot solve. If I did buy a replacement barrel, we could probably swap out the barrel ourselves but if it needs to be headspaced, then I'd need a lathe. Well, it is either fix it or have a $1,000 wallhanger.
I think you'd be better off scouring ebay & the web…
….30-30 brl, which shouldn't be too hard to find. (Much more difficult to find a .25-30.) Winchester brls usually index properly without a headspace problem. Both the other remedies you're talking about will take you much deeper into the red; in other words, the gun you have isn't worth what you
…time I bought a project I cannot solve. If I did buy a replacement barrel, we could probably swap out the barrel ourselves but if it needs to be headspaced, then I'd need a lathe. Well, it is either fix it or have a $1,000 wallhanger.
I think you'd be better off scouring ebay & the web for…
….30-30 brl, which shouldn't be too hard to find. (Much more difficult to find a .25-30.) Winchester brls usually index properly without a headspace problem. Both the other remedies you're talking about will take you much deeper into the red; in other words, the gun you have isn't worth what you
…time I bought a project I cannot solve. If I did buy a replacement barrel, we could probably swap out the barrel ourselves but if it needs to be headspaced, then I'd need a lathe. Well, it is either fix it or have a $1,000 wallhanger.
…mechanism but instead requires machining of the breech end of the barrel (and perhaps re-reaming the chamber slightly to allow for the proper headspace).
If the lever is as stiff as you say, you have nothing to loose by backing off the screws in the rcvr extension to determine if that
…mechanism but instead requires machining of the breech end of the barrel (and perhaps re-reaming the chamber slightly to allow for the proper headspace).
If the lever is as stiff as you say, you have nothing to loose by backing off the screws in the rcvr extension to determine if that
…mechanism but instead requires machining of the breech end of the barrel (and perhaps re-reaming the chamber slightly to allow for the proper headspace). A previous owner had installed a Weaver scope with the side-of-the-barrel mount, and had drilled two holes on the left upper quadrant of the
…mechanism but instead requires machining of the breech end of the barrel (and perhaps re-reaming the chamber slightly to allow for the proper headspace). A previous owner had installed a Weaver scope with the side-of-the-barrel mount, and had drilled two holes on the left upper quadrant of the
