Glaciers
Alaska Land of the Midnight Sun
The only time I have experienced head space in a lever was with Winchester’s from the early part of the last century. These were takedown levers that had loosened up from abuse, and a lot of use. Picked up 4 or 5 1894’s that were in various stages of being loose. Finally got advice from P. O. Ackley himself on the repair. The conversation went through his daughter as Ackley couldn’t hear worth beans. I think his daughter was in her 60’s, but the advice allowed me to relay the instructions to Bill Peacock my gunsmith friend who effectively repaired my rifles.
But, other then that I’ve not seen head space problems with leverguns. I’m sure there out there, people do stupid things all the time, but an over load I would think would cause a bulged chamber first before head space issues.
Just some thoughts, but there’s guys on this Forum much more knowledgeable then me so I’ll watch with interest.
But, other then that I’ve not seen head space problems with leverguns. I’m sure there out there, people do stupid things all the time, but an over load I would think would cause a bulged chamber first before head space issues.
Just some thoughts, but there’s guys on this Forum much more knowledgeable then me so I’ll watch with interest.
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