|
Post by gigi101 on Jun 19, 2011 11:02:58 GMT -5
Hello, New to this hope someone can help me with a question on my 1910 SL. I'm in the process of doing a restoration on this and being 99 yrs. old don't have a manual. anyway what is the external dial type knob located on the top rear of the receiver for? Thank's
|
|
|
Post by Hardrada55 on Jun 19, 2011 13:17:54 GMT -5
Good to have you here! The Winchester 1910 will separate into two pieces. That external dial type knob on the top rear of the receiver is a take-down knob. By turning it, the receiver breaks down into two pieces. It is possible to separate the top part of the receiver from the bottom part. The top part has most of the receiver and the ejection port and the bottom part, which is called the "guard" has the trigger and bottom tang and magazine well. If you look between the trigger and the flat side of the receiver where the serial numbers are, you will see the crack where the two pieces of metal come together.
|
|
|
Post by gigi101 on Jun 20, 2011 11:51:56 GMT -5
Hello Hardrada55, Hate to bother you again but got one more question.(I hope) Back to the sepperation of the receiver from the "guard" Am I correct by saying that after all the steps you informed me of to do this. It will slide out in the direction of the butt, stock and all as one assembly ? Thanks again, George
|
|
crank
Junior Member
Posts: 92
|
Post by crank on Jun 20, 2011 19:21:32 GMT -5
gigi101, That is correct, the two sections will separate fore and aft. Depending on how long they have been together, they might be somewhat sticky and resistant to being separated. To clarify, you will need to depress the rectangular piece below the knob to allow it to rotate. When you say restore, how extensive do you mean? If you would like any pointers on how to clean it up and keep the character to the wood and parts without making it look brand new, please let me know. I do a lot of this for myself and my customers and I try to advocate the discreet clean up as opposed to a major refinish. I like to maintain the character of a gun that has spent an honest life afield. I will be re-stocking one of my 1910's, only because they put a cross-eyed buttstock on it and it has way too much drop and I just found an unfinished blank to put to use. Welcome to the forum and we will look forward to to getting some pictures of your aquisition. Good luck!
Mark
|
|
|
Post by gigi101 on Jun 21, 2011 11:54:23 GMT -5
Hello Mark, Thank you for your input to my 1910 restoration,but let me tell you this! it was a "rust bucket" after several hours of removing it there was no major pitting .this rifle was so bad I had to spray it with penetrating oil over night just to get the mag out.I was able to separate it per your instructions but it needed a little tap tap with gental care to make it happen. all the guts have now been cleaned of rust with no further disassembly. plan to reblue the receiver and barrel and the mag. as far as the forearm and butt stock there in good shape. can you give me any other pointers for this project ? Thanks, George
|
|