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Scorch · October 20, 2020, 05:38 PM

If it's getting harder to cycle the action, my bet would be on on taking it apart to figure it out. The 88s are headaches, but when clean and properly lubed, they are one of the slickest lever actions ever. Better look around, there aren't many of us old gunsmiths left that know how to work on them.

October 20, 2020, 05:38 PM	#8
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 14,427	If it's getting harder to cycle the action, my bet would be on on taking it apart to figure it out. The 88s are headaches, but when clean and properly lubed, they are one of the slickest lever actions ever. Better look around, there aren't many of us old gunsmiths left that know how to work on them. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services Taylor Machine