I got two old Winchesters two days ago, shipped from the great great grandson of the original owner. The 1873 was made in 1886. It seems to be in good working order, but the stocks are split, chunks missing, and initials carved in them. I slugged the bore: 0.423" bore 0.433" grooves What d...

After I bump my head on something, I staple surveyor's tape to it.
It could also work as a wind flag.

I have the 40 degree reamer on order and some projects planned, but I also have an 1895 Win that has a shortened barrel. It is not a collector grade, anyway.

32acp ammo will often drop in and fire. This can be a mistake. The chamber in the cylinder can take the extra pressure, 12,000 cup vs 15,000 cup, but cannot take jacketed bullets. The 32acp jacketed bullet has much more friction in the bore, and pulls forward on the latch much harder. The latch pin ...