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Bosshoff · November 16, 2006, 09:13 AM

I'd replace all of the springs before you fire this. I'd grab a manual from off of Ebay, and make sure all of the springs are even present. John Browning designed this action to get around some patents held by Browning? It realy is a beautiful action. When you get it apart, you can see all of the forged parts, and just how much machining went into its manufacture. Personally, I think your nuts for shooting it, but to each his own. I'd take it apart, and remove the firing pin, and use it as a wall hanger. The firing pin can be stored nicely under the butplate, wrapped in a Rig-oiled cloth. If you do decide to take this apart, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES! The mainspring is under considerable tension, and will come ALIVE on you! Gloves are not a bad idea either. (Ask me how I know.

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November 16, 2006, 09:13 AM	#5
Bosshoff Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2004 Posts: 173	Widowmakers are for walls. I'd replace all of the springs before you fire this. I'd grab a manual from off of Ebay, and make sure all of the springs are even present. John Browning designed this action to get around some patents held by Browning? It realy is a beautiful action. When you get it apart, you can see all of the forged parts, and just how much machining went into its manufacture. Personally, I think your nuts for shooting it, but to each his own. I'd take it apart, and remove the firing pin, and use it as a wall hanger. The firing pin can be stored nicely under the butplate, wrapped in a Rig-oiled cloth. If you do decide to take this apart, WEAR SAFETY GLASSES! The mainspring is under considerable tension, and will come ALIVE on you! Gloves are not a bad idea either. (Ask me how I know. ) __________________ Chop Chop!