Winchester 1886 Takedown Japan made !
I have discovered the the barrel and action are coming loose! has .005 clearance when put together , anyone ever have this problen and what is the cure ? or is there a place I could possible get a shim for this loose fitting problem ?
19 May 2006, 22:39
Mad DogSOGLook it over very closely.
The originals had provision for a headspace takeup
screw mechanism.
Look very carefully or have a good RIFLESMITH
check it out.
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Otherwise sell it and buy a solid frame 86.
Dog
I repaired the Rifle ! no movement and I now have to shoot it and Mick my brass ! thanks for all your help ! Concho