Louis Ohland wrote:

http://www.rifleman.org.uk/Wincheste...les.htm#WINDER

Tom wrote:

Trevor Jones wrote:

Tom wrote:

Louis Ohland wrote:

Trevor, just kidding!

I'm looking now at making a breech block for a Stevens 22LR. Or
bushing the firing pin on a .38-55 Winchester 1987 Musket (Model
1885 with different stock...)

I have a healthy respect for the power of confined powder..

For pressure bearing parts, isn't 4140 a good bet?

Trevor Jones wrote:

Louis Ohland wrote:

Says it all. What grades are suitable for what applications?
Grab that 1.25" round of 1018 and make my own action...





What kind of action? What type of cartridges? What kind of finish
do you want on it when you are done?

Not enough information provided Louis, as there are too many
variables.

Best bet is to read what the makers of similar actions are using.

Suitable for a stainless bolt action is not suitable for a color
case hardened black powder receiver, etc.

Whatcha hankerin to make?

Cheers
Trevor Jones

Louis
Could you clarify those Winchester models, please?

Tom



Model 87 Winchester was a Military type trainer based on the 1885
actions.

Most that I see referenced in the books, were .22 cal.

I have the 2 Campbell books on the 1885 single shots. The general
gist is that just about anything you wanted, could be got from the
factory, if you were willing to pay. But it's been a long time.

"Factory" letters are available for the Winchester rifles, from the
Cody Museum, if ya didn't know.

A rebarell?

Cheers
Trevor Jones

Well, Trevor I've got more than a few Winchesters and all of my Model
1887s
are lever action shotguns and my muskets are either 1885 or 1895.

Tom

LOL, My goodness, Louis, you had to go offshore to a country, where
basically, guns are outlawed, to get someone to back your dopey assertion.
How about a quote from someone reputable?
How about a quote from Watrous or Madis?

I've got to go shift a machine, I'll be looking forward to your response. :-)

Tom