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Thanks for the info. I plan on dissolving the lead from the threads tonight. Then after a final clean try to track down the correct screws. The shroud, barrel, and spring assembly have been thoroughly scrubbed down and frog-lubed. Reassembled and operates smoothly. Last step before field test is a n...

Update: Receiver has been fully disassembled, cleaned, and frog-lube treated Bolt has been fully disassembled, cleaned, and frog-lube treated Found out this lady has the first version of firing pin with no spring. Had to punch out the pin from the bolt face. Firing pin had expanded where it impacted...

Jerry_H,

I'm near John Wayne Airport(SNA) in Orange County.

Thanks,
Doctor596

Thanks 81police for the reference to Bob B.

Bandersnatch - I have purchased the Winchester WinChoke Spanner Wrench. Found a link in a forum post to try initially. If the rifle is in working condition after cleaning I will upgrade to a better tool.

Hello All, I just picked up a 1914(333XX) Model 8 .35 at an estate sale in California. Looks like it was well used. I have yet to do a full cleaning, but it looks like the previous owner used grease. The stock is banged up, some cracks and even has added wood screws to strengthen it. I did manage to...