little scout,falling block 22,help

[Chad5005]

looking for a few parts if anybody could be of help,the trigger guard is missing and im pretty sure the 3 screws going through the gun are wrong228464228465228466

[Chad5005]

tried looking up a few parts today and found all the screws are wrong except the butt plate screws,the gun will shoot but you have to hold the trigger forward while you pull the hammer back and it has light firing pin strikes,so im sure it needs a trigger spring and main spring,i did get to see pics of screws and springs but everybody was out of stock

[Texas by God]

Put this up on the single shot forum, too.

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[NoZombies]

the issues with the trigger and light strikes could also be a result of the screws being used.

[Chad5005]

very possible,im sure theyre not shouldered as they should be

[pietro]

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FWIW, the only Savage/Stevens falling block rifle was the Model 44-1/2 - all the rest are swinging block actions, with the pivot ahead of the rear end of the barrel/chamber.


Jack First has the action & trigger guard screws you need: https://jack-first-gun-parts.myshopify.com/collections/stevens-little-scout-14-1-2-22-rifle




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[22cf45]

Many times Numrich will have parts like these.
Phil

[John Taylor]

Just had one of these in the shop last week, Stevens 14 &1/2 .Trigger guard is just a bent piece of sheet metal.

[Chad5005]

thanks screws and springs should work,trigger guard looks to long bolt hole to bolt hole but i hit the seller up,thanks again

[Chad5005]

Many times Numrich will have parts like these.
Phil

they show out of stock

[elmacgyver0]

Shouldn't be too hard to make the parts for that.

[Chad5005]

7 screws and 3 springs cost almost as much as the gun is worth,but i guess when the guns are not for sale it doesnt matter,thanks everybody for the help

[Chad5005]

got everything ordered,so i guess ill go ready some of these stickies about stock refinishing,im sure not a wood worker

[pietro]

i guess ill go ready some of these stickies about stock refinishing,im sure not a wood worker




It's just not that hard...…………………………..

Get yourself a can (from HomeCheapo, WallyWorld, or a good hardware store) of Formby's furniture Refinisher & some OOOO steel wool pads.


https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/70b5ac27-f03b-47ba-bec4-e17c924a4011_1.432ce5ff687f9e306a329ac70c7e8741.jp eg?odnHeight=450&odnWidth=450&odnBg=FFFFFF


Follow the directions on the can, and let the wood dry overnite.

After the wood's dry, apply a few coats of paste wax, and you should have a finish that looks fairly close to what the rifle had when new.

Of course, (if you want) dents/cracks/gouges (aka: character marks) should be taken care of between the stripping & the waxing.


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[John Boy]

Plus 1 for the Formby's

[Chad5005]

got the gun torn down and parts order on the 8th and received them today,thanks to jack first,going to redo the stock and fore arm using the roger method sticky,then on to redoing the metal parts,i think id like to do the browning finish,any info on that would be appreciated,i looked for a sticky on it

[725]

love to see in-progress photos, and, of course, the finished product.

[Chad5005]

haven't got a lot done yet but its a start228781228782

[Chad5005]

this is day two pics of hand sanding on these pieces,would anybody happen to be able to tell what kind of wood this is.its got a few deep wounds that I don't think can be sanded out and will add character to the gun228789228790228791

[Pressman]

Wood dents if not to deep are easily raised with a wet rag under a hot iron. Steam them out.

[pietro]

i think id like to do the browning finish,any info on that would be appreciated




Birchwood-Casey & Laurel Mountain sell browning solutions/kits, and here's the "how to":

http://www.laurelmountainforge.com/barrel_brown_inst.htm

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[Chad5005]

thank you sir I ordered the birchwood-casey about 1 this morning

[Texas by God]

It almost looks like the Gum wood stocks Winchester used on .22s; but I'm just guessing. It is probably walnut- hard to tell from here. You'll love that Plum Brown finish and it is easy to use.

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[Chad5005]

I know a lot of people don't like ebay but if youre looking for vintage parts you cant find check out curts gun shop on there

[Chad5005]

I got to put the first coat of leather dye on the stock and forearm tonight now I’ll givebit a few days to dry229989

[Chad5005]

After 2 more coats of leather dye and wet sanding now I’ve put 3 coats of watco oil and will be waiting for 2 or 3 days for it to dry then putting another coat or two230835

[Chad5005]

Well I have finished then stock and forearm for the Stevens 14 1/2,I followed the Rogers method and I think it turned out good231483

[pietro]

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You've done well. Pilgrim...…. ;)

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[Chad5005]

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You've done well. Pilgrim...…. ;)

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thank you sir

[Texas by God]

The wood looks great, I can't wait to see the entire rifle!

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[Chad5005]

The wood looks great, I can't wait to see the entire rifle!

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im going to black the trigger and hammer and maybe the block,then brown the barrel and action,it will have all new correct bolts and springs,

[Chad5005]

here's the blackened parts,excuse the oil glare231630