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My Cetme c308 rifle safety pin detached. Is it a easy fix or an expert or do I just need to get a new part?

Oviedo Rolling Block in 357 Mag

Got an 1878 Oviedo rolling block with an unoriginal barrel installed. Bore measured at .354 have not had a chance to slug it because I don't have any soft lead balls. Did a chamber casting and it measured .381 chamber .359 throat and 1.263 length, not included rim. Am I correct to assume this is a 357?

Also how likely is it safe to shoot? I know 357 mag is 10,000 more psi than the original .43 Spanish but according to my research they both have about the same bolt thrust. I've yet to find any other conversion like this but it seems really well done. Thank you

u/Jhboyy — 5 days ago

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Damascus shotgun fix

Hey guys, I need your help. I got this old belgian damascus shotgun, center fire, but it seems that the left nipple is busted out. They are not screwed in, I checked it, it's more like they were busted in and then welded around, like you can see on the right one. But the left one seems to be torn out. It stays there, but it moves when I touch it and you can clearly see the outlines that it's not secured in place. Could somebody please tell me how could I fix this? I would really want to get this beauty back to it's best condition ... THANKS

u/NemelonoWT — 4 days ago

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Issues With New To Me Rossi 68

Purchased a Rossi 68 (at least, I think it's a M68, it was listed as a Rossi .38spl 5rnd, there's no model number stamped that I can find) I put 50 rounds of .38spl through it, worked just fine the whole time. Got home, and now I can barely pull back the hammer and trigger for single action, and I can't pull the trigger in double action. Not sure how to diagnose this, this is my first ever revolver, and before it I've only taken apart a Ruger PC Charger, a Marlin 10/22, and cleaned lever action rifles.

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u/Admiral_Dandy — 4 days ago

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REM 700 scope mount

First rifle and scope I got low rifle mounts but It’s very low, I don’t know if it’s okay or not if anyone has advice?

u/New_Inevitable_7619 — 12 days ago

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I have a 590 that was exposed to heat a few days ago and was just hot enough to catch suit and shit now it’s rusting constantly what will help

I have a 590 that was in a fire near where it was stored and i cleaned it up same day and oiled the crap out of it and then the day after I pulled it out and it’s for surface rust. It’s very fine and wipes off with a rag but I put it away yesterday it was completely black and covered in oil and today it’s completely dry and slightly red. Do I need to to oil bath it or use a penetrating oil other than gun oil. I know heat can make guns absorb alot of oil but how long am I gonna have to keep oiling this thing before it stops

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u/hpedtf — 11 days ago

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TOZ .22LR scope mount

Had an extra scope lying around so slapped it on my TOZ .22LR. It fits snug to the barrel but the rear sight has to be fully flipped forward. I can still see through the scope but lose some light, but most of all, it looks really silly. So, long story short, would you remove the rear sight altogether or place scope risers so i can flip the sights back down?

u/Lostbutnotafraid — 11 days ago