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    Need help with an old Russ Hamm

    Thanks for the response. I know they aren't very desirable locks but it has been in service for over 40 years. I hoped to repair it. Due to the lack of response here I may just take your advice. Learning to make a mainspring would likely cost more in time than a new lock, fitting and inletting.
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    Need help with an old Russ Hamm

    I this is an old Russ Hamm lock that is on a .36caliber rifle built by my father in the late 1970's. I have been shooting it all these years and the main spring has finally broken. Measuring from the front most point in the bend of the spring to the rear edge of the post I get 19/32. I sent...
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    Hello From Illinois

    Accidental post
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    Well, here we go from the prairie of Central Illinois

    Hello from Central Illinois. I have been searching, reading, and learning from this forum for years and have almost always been able to find great advice as I have built my rifles and developed loads etc. I am very grateful to the contributors who offer their knowledge here. I Finally have a...
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    DOUBLEDEUCE 1's first customized tomahawk.

    I hope that you or Doubledeuce 1 would be willing to describe the process. All hand filing and sawing? I would like to hear about the inlay process as well. Very nicely done. After completing this, would you consider it a good place for a beginner to start?
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    SOLD 54 Hawken Rifle

    I fully agree with Mr. Herb. I am not sure that my PM has been received but I am interested in this rifle and I look forward to a response. If I am not mistaken, I am located near the seller as well if that makes things easier.
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    SOLD 54 Hawken Rifle

    As this has not yet been sold, I have attempted to PM my interest in this rifle. It is the first PM I have tried. I would appreciate a response to confirm that I have done it right. Thank you.
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    FOR SALE 45 cal CVA Barrel

    What are the outside measurements for this barrel?
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