TXGunNut said
I’m unfamiliar with the library, how does one access it?-MidwestCrisis
 
The McCracken Research Library is located below the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, WY. Of interest to the Winchester collector it contains Winchester company archives and drawings. Some materials are available online. 
 
Mike
 
McCracken Research Library - Buffalo Bill Center of the West
  

Thanks Mike, I just ordered a new buffer from eBay.  The original was absent.  I think you can see remnants of it in my previous picture.  Hopefully it arrives soon and I can give a report before the weekend.  

The McCracken Research Library is located below the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, WY. Of interest to the Winchester collector it contains Winchester company archives and drawings. Some materials are available online. 

Mike

McCracken Research Library - Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Bert H. said
Please let us know how long it takes you to reassemble it, how many skinned knuckles you end up with, and how many times you cuss at it... I know from experience that they do not go back together nearly as easily as they come apart!
Bert
  

I was thoroughly warned by Zeb.  I’m going to epoxy the fore stock tonight. Give it 24 hours and plan to clean and reassemble Wednesday or Thursday morning with a fresh pot of coffee and full strength positive attitude.  I’ll keep you updated. 

Bert

TXGunNut said
Interesting tidbit from the McCracken Library.
 
Mike
 

I’m unfamiliar with the library, how does one access it?

I got this old girl apart and boy howdy does she need a bath.  I think I’m the first one this deep in 100 years. I guess you only get bragging rights for that.  

Mike

Mike

The extractor looks ok at least

Bert H. said

Jeremy P said
What ammo were you using? A friend is trying to get his to function and we think it’s ammo. Do you have a set of calipers by chance? Would like know overall length of the cartridge 
  

Bert,

Your drawing is a little pixelated! I like mine better because its not so pixelated, its older (1908), and plus its in French! So why not?

Sincerely,

Maverick

P.S. Enjoy converting it from Metric!

Bert H. said

Zebulon said

Bert H. said
It is critical that the 351 cartridge is reloaded to factory specifications.  The blow-back action will not function properly with loads that are too light, and if too heavy, they will damage the action (buffers).
Bert
  

Bert,  do you know whether the 351 was intended to headspace on the case mouth or the vestigial rim? 
  

While I do not positively know, I highly suspect that it head spaces off of the rim.
Bert
  

I agree with Bert.  

kem@meyersandshaulis.com said
Speaking of modified Model 1895's, I am interested in Lot 3053 in the upcoming Rock Island auction.  It is Serial No 1949, a Flatside musket listed with a Stevens-Pope replacement barrel.  Can anyone tell me anything about Stevens-Pope replacement barrels and why this rifle may have been re barreled in this manner?
  

Pope was the premier target barrel maker in the late 1890's and early 1900's.  He worked for Stevens from about 1901 to 1906.  Target rifles usually have longer barrels. 

I can't argue with you on that one!

I see a few salvageable parts!

Tony

Maverick said
Too bad that box of Dynamite was empty. You could've had you some real fun then!
Maverick
  

I picked that up at an antique store on the way home........I thought it was pretty unique