Long rifle at pawn shop

[redhawk0]

Man...that's a sweet ML....I love the maple. You done real good.

redhawk

[taco650]

Wish I could find one of those around here! Good luck on the repair.

Stuart

[Good Cheer]

Awesome find.

[StrawHat]

It looks like you would be able to unscrew the breech and shove whatever is in the bore out.

Be careful drifting the barrel pins out of the stock. While I can not see the pins, I do not see any inlays to protect the wood.

Kevin

[oconeedan]

Kevin, I didn't see any barrel pins or wedges either,
Remove the ram rod and there is a screw that attaches the barrel to the stock at 6 o'clock. There is a screw from the front of the trigger group that securs the barrel at the rear. There may me another I have missed.
I haven't removed the barrel yet...maybe today. Thanks for your warning.

[oconeedan]

One problem I see is the trigger is awfully close to the front of the trigger guard. I may change to single trigger configuration.
Other options are heating and bending front trigger, or moving the trigger guard forward, which may be hard to do and keep it looking clean.
Dan

[pietro]

I didn't see any barrel pins or wedges either

Remove the ram rod and there is a screw that attaches the barrel to the stock at 6 o'clock.

There is a screw from the front of the trigger group that securs the barrel at the rear.

The screws holding the barrel to the stock look like a modern "build" to me.

Traditionally, long rifles (as noted by Kevin) are built with the barrel pinned to the stock.

That puppy looks like it's worth waaay more than you paid for it - congrats !




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[GregLaROCHE]

After seeing those pics, I don’t think you went wrong buying it. Good luck and have fun tinkering with it.

[dogrunner]

Don't discount that bore...........I fitted a cartridge cylinder to a Ruger Old Army for a close friend..........bore looked like an old coal mine shaft and the BP cylinder was nothing short of a basket case.

With the ctg cylinder that gun shot TIGHT cloverleaves at 20 yards with both factory and handloads..........rough to clean as y ou 'd never get a clean patch out, but by golly it shot.

[mazo kid]

Is the breech end threaded for a drum? I would use a small brass rod (brazing rod!) and pick away at whatever is in the barrel. Could even be a ball. If that won't work, remove the barrel and unbreech it ( after the arm is healed!). Be sure to put anti-seize on the threads before putting the breechblock back on. Good luck; you have a very nice rifle.

[oconeedan]

I get this sling off tomorrow, but will be very wimpy for several weeks.
I sprayed Kroil down the bore to let it soak.
I will first see what size the drum threads are, and see if I have a grease fitting that fits. (I am a forklift mechanic). If so, I'll try to pump it out with a grease gun.
If not, I will try to pull the ball with my range rod, with help from someone, the old fashioned way.
Dan

[bob208]

I would buy them all day long for that price. even if the bore was toast just make a trip over the mountain and see bob hoyt.

[jimb16]

At $100 I'd have bought it in a second! My arm would now be in a sling from straining it to get the wallet out fast enough! You got yourself a real winner!

[GOPHER SLAYER]

My only question is, why did you have to think about it? Even if it was only a wall hangar, it was worth the price. The stock would cost more that a "c" note as a blank. Great find.

[oconeedan]

I bought a drum with nipple. Removed the nipple, installed a grease fitting. Used a power grease gun and pushed the load out. Used compressed air and blew out most of the grease worm. It was a freaking mess.
It took a while, but after a few cans of brake cleaner, patches, and a fair amount of cussing, I got this barrel unloaded and cleaned out. It cleaned up better than I hoped for. Not perfect, but shooting and swabbing will make it even better!
I can't get the nipple clocked right, without making a shim. So I will order another drum, this time with no nipple. I will drill and tap the nipple myself.
I got my arm out of the sling, but still pretty crippled.
One step closer....

[nekshot]

been there and done it also, what a mess is putting it lightly! You have a nice gun for sure!

[bigted]

Following along. You have found a pearl in the mud ... sounds and looks like.

Fun project and you really bought rite ... congrats!