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Model 63 Forearm is loose
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Jeff B
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January 5, 2025 - 7:57 pm
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My forearm is loose on my model 63 any tips before I tear into it?

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Other than the usual pre-requisites such as use the correct sized screwdriver it is a pretty simple disassembly.  The looseness can be caused by the tenon block loose in the barrel dovetail but is more likely simply wood shrinkage.  Both are easily correctable.  

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JWA,  I removed the forearm on my 63, It is the tenon block that is wore on the dovetail , Can you help me locate a new one? I did a quick search with no results,

Thank You Jeff

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Hi Jeff,

The usual sources seem to be out of stock but I would try calling Wendel at Outback Gun Parts, he usually has a good assortment of Winchester odds and ends.  http://www.outbackgunparts.com/index.html

You might try shimming it first with some thin brass shim stock.  That should work for quite awhile.

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for shim material- just find or buy a cheap feeler guage set

Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....

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