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Were all of the screws on both sides of the receiver and the top and bottom tang domed on the older 1892’s and 1894’s? Also, if I have a screw in the white, and want to get it in the worn polished condition like a worn originally CC screw would be, what is the best way to do that? Thanks for help. Peter
Both the head and bitter ends of the screws were always radiused, never flat. When you see a flat screw end, it is because Bubba the gun smith used a buffing wheel to remove the old bluing before he reblued it.
Bert
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TR said
Bert, I like the term “Bubba the Gun Smith”. Can I use it? T/R
Yes, by all means, please use it where appropriate!
Bert
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Bubba is pretty famous with the old guns I like, been seeing his work for quite some time. Must admit I’ve “Bubba’d” a few screws, pins and other small defenseless inanimate objects but along the way I’ve learned to fix them and keep spares handy. More importantly, I’ve learned to use the correct tools, penetrating oil and patience when working on old firearms. Still working on that last part, actually.
TXGunNut said
Bubba is pretty famous with the old guns I like, been seeing his work for quite some time. Must admit I’ve “Bubba’d” a few screws, pins and other small defenseless inanimate objects but along the way I’ve learned to fix them and keep spares handy. More importantly, I’ve learned to use the correct tools, penetrating oil and patience when working on old firearms. Still working on that last part, actually.
“Bubba” has a lot of brothers and cousins spread about the country…
Bert
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I bought some screws for a model 1892 that I own. Here they came (not from Jim Grueter cause he’s out) some were to long, some were to short, some have the wrong slots in them, most had no radius heads, they were flat, and others the heads were just a tad small in diameter. What a disappointment. I called Jim today and he is about a month out, so will just wait. Another question if you don’t mind…I was under the impression that all receiver screws were CC until 1918-1920 or so. Then someone told me they were all blued unless special ordered. Could someone clarify that. Thanks for help, Peter
Eagle said
I bought some screws for a model 1892 that I own. Here they came (not from Jim Grueter cause he’s out) some were to long, some were to short, some have the wrong slots in them, most had no radius heads, they were flat, and others the heads were just a tad small in diameter. What a disappointment. I called Jim today and he is about a month out, so will just wait. Another question if you don’t mind…I was under the impression that all receiver screws were CC until 1918-1920 or so. Then someone told me they were all blued unless special ordered. Could someone clarify that. Thanks for help, Peter
Thanks for that information!
"This is the West, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend."
The screws used in the receiver frames of the Model 1892 and 1894 were blued from day one of production.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
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