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I’m in possession of my great-grandfathers Model 1890 (asmbl 1910). It is chambered in the larger .22WRF. My issue is that when I feed 5 rounds into the magazine tube, I can’t get the spring-loaded feed rod to lock down firmly in the tube.
I’ve clean and inspected the tube. I’ve tried fewer rounds. The feed rod seats/locks with no rounds in the tube. It will cycle the rounds as long as I pump with the rifle at an upward angle, allowing gravity to position the next round… Ideas?
April 15, 2005
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Use a cleaning rod and try pushing it up into the magazine tube. Will it go past about 5-6 inches? Are there any noticeable dents in the magazine tube?
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March 31, 2009
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If you spend $150 to buy a Teslong bore scope you could look down the tube. If anyone has one to borrow I would ask them. These bore scopes are very handy. It comes with a monitor about the size of a cell phone. It can take pictures and videos which you can download to a computer.
