I have a need to remove the barrel from a 1892 action (a Puma 92 to be precise). I'm done so successfully on FALs, M1s, M1 carbines, using the Brownells system of removable jaws -- this-- But I cannot find a set of jaws for an 1892 rifle.
Any other ideas out there?
Action wrench for 1892 rifle
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Re: Action wrench for 1892 rifle
Yes. When I removed the barrel from my Ranch Hand for threading, I used a Mauser 98 action wrench with the removable part reversed which provided a flat. Picture in this thread:
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If the back half of the rifle is going to stay assembled, don't forget to open the action slightly before turning the barrel, so you don't fuck up the extractor.
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If the back half of the rifle is going to stay assembled, don't forget to open the action slightly before turning the barrel, so you don't fuck up the extractor.
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Re: Action wrench for 1892 rifle
Sweet! Thanks for the 98 hint. That's awesome!
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Re: Action wrench for 1892 rifle
I'm just glad that something I posted turned out to be useful. Can you tell us more about your project?
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Re: Action wrench for 1892 rifle
I acquired a Puma M92 in 454 Casull. It appears that the barrel is overtightened judging by the position of the front sight relative to the plane of the receiver. Perhaps a shim and a new extractor cut.
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Re: Action wrench for 1892 rifle
Try rolling or peening the shoulder of the barrel; that effectively adds length to the shoulder eliminating any need for a shim or new extractor cut. The work can be done neatly enough to be unnoticeable.FelixEstrella wrote:I acquired a Puma M92 in 454 Casull. It appears that the barrel is overtightened judging by the position of the front sight relative to the plane of the receiver. Perhaps a shim and a new extractor cut.
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Re: Action wrench for 1892 rifle
+1.Old Grafton wrote: Try rolling or peening the shoulder of the barrel; that effectively adds length to the shoulder eliminating any need for a shim or new extractor cut. The work can be done neatly enough to be unnoticeable.
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Re: Action wrench for 1892 rifle
Move the shoulder back.FelixEstrella wrote:Perhaps a shim and a new extractor cut.
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