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Modifying Model 41s I am working on a Remington Model 41 Targetmaster. The barrel and receiver are one unit on the M41 and were so advertised by Remington. They are serial numbered on the bottom of the barrel at the front end of the stock. The Stevens Westpoint Model 121 also has the single unit of barrel and receiver. How would you advise me to proceed with this? Call Brownells for a free copy of their parts source when working with outof-production guns.

It also contains sources for barrel relining and we’ve concluded that is the route for you to pursue. The alternate would likely require along search for a used barreled action. Winchester Model 100 I have in my shop an Winchester Model 100 chambered in .308, serial number #62XX. It was brought in for the firing pin recall and the owner states it does not cycle. While disassembled it I examined all parts for wear or breakage and bore scoped it to verify the gas port opening.

Everything looked clean and in good order with no noticeable wear. The gas port is clear. When I called Winchester I was told by the technician that when Winchester became licensed by the Herstal Group; Fabrique Nationale (FN) of Belgium and the Browning Arms Company that they do not work on or have anything to do with the older guns previously made by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Do you or anyone know where I can send this rifle for repairs or technical assistance?

Jeff Mike Dill Pickle’s Pistol There is a still active organization that can help you out. Nu-Line Guns Inc. bought all of the parts from Winchester for the Model 100, among many others and used to be an official authorized or by mail a Big Sandy, TX 75755. service center for the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. They also have parts.

Contact is Nu Line Guns. com and Colt Army Special While I am not a professional gunsmith, I read American Gunsmith because I have an interest in gunsmith work and I pick up some interesting information. Last year I purchased a Colt Army Special in .41 Colt. My Letter of Authenticity from Colt says the gun was made in 1916. I have several questions about this gun. It shoots fine in single action but in double action the hammer barely dents the primer and the gun does not fire. I’m am not sure why that is.

Possibly a bad mainspring? If so, where can I get apart like that? The gun’s current finish is nickel but Colt told be the original finish leaving the factory was blued. I would like to have the gun refinished just like it left the factory. I have asked Turnbull Restoration & Manufacturing Co. (Turnbull Mfg. com, but they do not work on double action firearms. Any suggestions? I know this gun is not worth a lot but I enjoy researching and working on this sort of odd project.

Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. Michael Lyons, USAF (Ret.) Mountain Home, 1916 you say? That’s a real old timer. Hammer might be very worn along with a weakened spring. Try Numrich Gun Parts Corporation (Gun Parts Corp. com, and Jack First (jack-first-gun-parts.myshopify.com, for parts. We’ve found that using Dura Blue from Lauer Custom Weaponry does a great job and can recommend it to readers seeking an original "Colt Blue" look. Very simple to use. No heat. No dangerous chemicals.

Contact Lauer at Lauer- Weaponry.com. AG