Took the plunge

[Twotone]

Hi,
A few weeks ago i bought a 1922, long barrel 94 in 30-30. Shoot great but having lived in a cabinet since 1961 without being used i decided tontake the plunge and strip it. A lot of stuff I read was saying dont do it, nightmare. But....
It was not a big deal, a bit of a fiddle when getting hammer and hammer spring sorted but not near as bad as I had imagined. The one issue I have had with the rifle is that if you stick a round into the chamber and try to close the action slowly it stops an inch before and needs a right force to close it. Do itnfast and it is ok. I figure the extractor was the issue but having cleaned with solvent and polished every mating part internally , including full strip,ofnthe bolt ,the gun still feels the same!! Ah well, at least I know its in good condition intenally. I will have to live with it as I cannot see that I could do more than I have. At the range today at 100 yds it was hitting two inch piece of clay a a matter of course so I am pretty happy.

[North Country Gal]

Good for you. Now you not only have a working classic, but also the knowledge of how to maintain it.

[Twotone]

Yep, hi north country gal, nothing to be worried about for anyone thinking of doing this as long as you have good drive bits and go through it in an organised way .

[RetiredSeabee]

I love a story with a happy ending.