I want to make a large loop lever for my 1886. Its an original made in 1888-89. Original levers are hard to find and are very expensive. I want to cut a part of it out and weld a longer piece on to it. easy enough... Now my question is: Do repro levers work? For example, taylors&co has parts for sale. Would it work for an original?
People get wild when modifying original guns but a large loop would be nice for winter use. I dont care if the lever isnt an original winchester. Im cutting it open anyways.