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Post by 09wingates on Jan 1, 2010 18:33:32 GMT -5
My grandpa got a Winchester Model 1907 in .351SL out of my great grandpas gun collection. It is the first one that we have ever seen or owned. We have some original .351 bullets from the 70s that came with it. We shot a few of the best looking ones which was a little scary considering the had been sitting for so long. They actually shot really well for how old they were. Of course as everybody else knows its pretty hard to find rounds for it. We bought some from Buffalo Arms offline and they dont shot very well, actually worse than the old ones did. They are .357 maximum brass that has been necked down and chamfered to match the originals. What I would like to know is it possible to pull the old bullets out of the old ones and have some one reload the original brass? If not what is the best place to get good rounds for the gun? If anyone has got any ideas please let me know. Thanks
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Post by johnl on Jan 1, 2010 18:56:50 GMT -5
I fully intend to reload the 351 once I get my garage in order. I've got nothing but old brass and I was told to really do a detailed inspection of it just to make sure. I haven't tried to do this yet but think it is possible to use old brass if you are careful. The projectiles are more difficult but you can get 175 gr cast lead 351 bullets from Western Bullet Co. in Montana. I think all the new brass is being made from 357 Maximum cases? Otherwise, it's slim pickins. Still it's well worth it to shoot a piece of history. Post a photo of your family 1907 if you get a chance.
John
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Post by 09wingates on Jan 2, 2010 0:56:29 GMT -5
Ya I totally agree with you it is a blast to shoot. Ours still has the factory blueing and it has been barely used so it works perfect. As far as I can tell the new brass is being made out of .357 maximum cases which is a round that I have never herd of before till now. If you get the old brass reloaded and it works good let me know. I still need to find out if I can pull the old bullets out of the old caseings. We have quite a few original caseings so if they are still in good enough shape to reload it seems like a good thing to do.
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Post by ramblingrex on Aug 6, 2010 14:48:27 GMT -5
I've read that the 07 model magazines had a 15 round version, but the only thing I really see listed on the net are 5 and 10 round mags. Anyone know if there was really a 15 round magazine for any of the Winchester 1905 or 1907 models? Thanks.
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Post by johnl on Aug 6, 2010 20:16:02 GMT -5
Supposedly there were 15-round after market magazines - I've seen accounts that there were advertisements for these in old Detective magazines and one guy who even saw one in person. I have never have seen one for sale anywhere. There is even a rumor of a 20-round mag that was curved like an AK mag but it didn't work with a darn. The 10-round factory mags are terrific - built like a tank - I've never had one misfeed and I have 9 of these now. Don't ask why I need 9 of these but I just do - it's a sickness but I can live with it.
John
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Post by wsl49er on Aug 12, 2010 14:36:37 GMT -5
Haven't seen anything over 15 round specifically. Also heard of a twenty round but that seemed specious. I've been considering trying to make a couple of ten rounders. I have one of the originals and one of the aftermarket ones where they cut the locking slot in the wrong place. The aftermarket one won't take more than seven rounds and won't stay in the rifle. Spring is easy enough to come by but making one as nice as the originals may take some time.
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