kck81
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Post by kck81 on Apr 7, 2018 7:22:59 GMT -5
Hello. I've just picked up a 1907 351SL and have some questions. The forend has some lengthwise cracks. The wood appears very thin for this piece but I haven't taken it apart yet to see actual thickness. What kind of repairs can I do on the inside of the forend to stabilize the cracks that won't be visible from the outside?
Also, the barrel has a ring/bulge just back of the front sight. It will be a while until I can get some ammunition reloaded to fire the gun (see other post), so I'm going to keep an eye out for another barrel. What would have caused a slight ring? Dud round followed by a another shot? I would think that would split the barrel.
Thanks for the help. Also own a Rem 81 so have a pair of these unique semi-autos.
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Post by Hardrada55 on Apr 7, 2018 8:40:37 GMT -5
Cracked forearm wood is very common on self-loaders. Brownell's Acraglas would be my guess for stabilizing cracks that go all the way through the forearm wood from outside to the inside of the forearm. You won't get rid of the crack so that it won't be visible from the outside, but it will be useable. Otherwise, I think there are "aftermarket" 1907/1910 forearms you can buy and finish. Sounds to me like your gun was fired with either a bullet or mud or some other obstruction in the barrel. You do sometimes see barrels for sale.
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