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Post by 351winchester on Jun 28, 2009 15:10:29 GMT -5
How do you know when the recoil buffer needs to be replaced? Also Wolff gunsprings offers stronger recoil springs for the 07.
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Post by Hardrada55 on Jun 28, 2009 17:32:48 GMT -5
I don't know. That's something that might be useful to be able to recognize.
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Post by Roundsworth on Aug 15, 2013 16:53:54 GMT -5
I am wondering the same thing. I just disassembled my 1907 and am puzzled by the buffer. It would appear to be made of leather, serious compressed now. My thought was to apply a good shoe oil to the leather to try and 'revive' it.
Added note: I just ordered 2 buffers from Numrich @ $4.00 each.
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Post by blackbahart on Aug 16, 2013 22:06:10 GMT -5
Hi from what I can tell on the 1907 ,is the washer will sit flush with the buffer pocket if they are expired and if serviceable there should be a gap between the washer and pocket aprox 50 thousands with new buffers .The buffers from numrich are made of a very stiff fiber material and don't appear to compress . That said I am using them and the rifles seem to function properly .Also those buffers fit all the models
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Post by 351winchester on Aug 19, 2013 20:20:16 GMT -5
I did some research on the buffer some years ago. I actually found the a copy of the patent filed by Johnson of Winchester. The buffer was made from vulcanized rubber, held in place by a metal washer.
I would be interested to find out the condition of your buffer and washer as I have been toying with the idea of replacing the buffer and spring which is still sold by Wolff springs.
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Post by Roundsworth on Aug 19, 2013 22:40:51 GMT -5
Uff da! Whatever is in there is very hard. It is a tan color, which made me think it was leather.
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Post by Roundsworth on Aug 20, 2013 23:12:11 GMT -5
Well, I made a small chisel and carefully removed the buffer, bit by bit. It was made of the same compressed material as the new ones I just bought. After removing all the crud, I inspected all the surfaces that come in contact with each other when firing. I expected to see metal peened from repeated slamming of the recoiling components, but was pleasantly surprised to find a little bluing wear instead.
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