I finally got the rifle back I loaned to my dad twenty years ago. My mom was nice enough to drop it off to me this morning. It needs work now. It's a Browning bl 22. I know I need to replace the sights, rebed it, new barrel band, reblue it and do a total clean job.
The fore end stock is loose and barrel rattles and shifts. At this point not sure if barrel is totally straight or just looks off since its loose. Looks like he whacked it hard where the stck and band meet.
I spent the day looking up part numbers in case I need to replace internals. Only thing I can't find for sale so far is a barrel. Anyone know where I can buy one if needed?
So far i know i can buy a brand new gun for less than this rebuild will cost, but it is the first gun I ever bought myself brand new. Also was first lesson i received on not loaning a gun out ever no matter who asks.
The fore end stock is loose and barrel rattles and shifts. At this point not sure if barrel is totally straight or just looks off since its loose. Looks like he whacked it hard where the stck and band meet.
I spent the day looking up part numbers in case I need to replace internals. Only thing I can't find for sale so far is a barrel. Anyone know where I can buy one if needed?
So far i know i can buy a brand new gun for less than this rebuild will cost, but it is the first gun I ever bought myself brand new. Also was first lesson i received on not loaning a gun out ever no matter who asks.