Recent Acquisitions....w/Pics
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Recent Acquisitions....w/Pics
I attended a firearm auction a couple of weeks ago and picked up these three beauties:
The top one is a Rossi SRC (but no sr? ) in .357 mag. and 20" barrel. The Auctioneer said it has had an action job and that the previous owner was a SASS shooter. The ser. # is in the K075xxx range, any way to tell when it was born? It also has a Marbles' Tang site and looks to be "antiqued up". Also, the lever seems a little loose when the action is open, moves a little, side to side. Is this normal?
In the middle is a marlin 39A, with a ser.# prefix "K" that I think put it's born on date to be 1953. I didn't notice during the inspection period, but when I picked it up yesterday I was surprised to find that the number part of the ser.# is my birth year! This rifle has no side play like the Rossi, which is why I asked that question.
And finally, is the only non-lever, an Uberti SAA .38 with a birdseye grip frame and a 3 1/2" barrel.
On to the PICS:
What do y'all think? Did I do good? Any tips or things I need to do before I shoot them? Also, some dang fool pulled out the Marlin trademark in the buttstock of the 39, how do I put a new one in there? Another thing,(sorry) is that the previous owner of the Rossi had tacked a strip of leather over the metal buttplate with what looks like some type of silicone. I took off the leather strip, but any ideas of how to clean off the silicone without scratching the buttplate?
Thanks,
John
The top one is a Rossi SRC (but no sr? ) in .357 mag. and 20" barrel. The Auctioneer said it has had an action job and that the previous owner was a SASS shooter. The ser. # is in the K075xxx range, any way to tell when it was born? It also has a Marbles' Tang site and looks to be "antiqued up". Also, the lever seems a little loose when the action is open, moves a little, side to side. Is this normal?
In the middle is a marlin 39A, with a ser.# prefix "K" that I think put it's born on date to be 1953. I didn't notice during the inspection period, but when I picked it up yesterday I was surprised to find that the number part of the ser.# is my birth year! This rifle has no side play like the Rossi, which is why I asked that question.
And finally, is the only non-lever, an Uberti SAA .38 with a birdseye grip frame and a 3 1/2" barrel.
On to the PICS:
What do y'all think? Did I do good? Any tips or things I need to do before I shoot them? Also, some dang fool pulled out the Marlin trademark in the buttstock of the 39, how do I put a new one in there? Another thing,(sorry) is that the previous owner of the Rossi had tacked a strip of leather over the metal buttplate with what looks like some type of silicone. I took off the leather strip, but any ideas of how to clean off the silicone without scratching the buttplate?
Thanks,
John
Try a little WD-40 and some elbow grease. I'm not sure if it will do the job, but it works on a whole bunch of stuff.
D. Brian Casady
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Advanced is being able to do the basics while your leg is on fire---Bill Jeans
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost
Quid Llatine Dictum Sit, Altum Viditur.
Advanced is being able to do the basics while your leg is on fire---Bill Jeans
Don't ever take a fence down until you know why it was put up---Robert Frost
Call Marlin and ask for a new "bullseye". They will probably send it for free. It may take a little sanding to get it to fit. Use epoxy to secure it.
A little Birchwood Casey Stock Wax, on the wood, a little Break Free and a light rub of 0000 steel wool and it will have a whole new "refreshed" look to it.
Real nice.
A little Birchwood Casey Stock Wax, on the wood, a little Break Free and a light rub of 0000 steel wool and it will have a whole new "refreshed" look to it.
Real nice.
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John,jfwlb wrote:jdad: thanks for the info. Can you expand a little on the stock work? I have never done any work on gun stocks and I would like to try. Any good sites for tutorials? And what do I do with the Break free on the stock?
Y Kid: Thanks! There were some excellent deals there.
meanc: Thanks!
John
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