Hi all,
Some great posts in here when I searched for this topic, and I hope to get some of that great help for myself...
I have inherited one of these gems. It is in what appears to be wonderful condition. Not even a hint of a spot or pit anywhere on the receiver or the 30" fixed full barrel, w/ the nice wide vented rib and a mid-pt. bead. It has the wide trigger w/ the grooves that feels so good. The bolt was obviously jeweled originally, but that is a bit faded - sure would like to have that re-done some day so it turns heads like it must have in the day. My plan is to leave the barrel alone and shoot trap with it... (maybe find a second barrel to use for skeet or have drilled for chokes)
I know I need to have the bolt buffer replaced or do it myself (preferrably). I've had my 1100's apart, but never an SX1. Can I do this myself?
Next note - the cocking handle on mine comes out w/ little or no effort. Looks like I can find this part and several other related ones at Nuline, but am not sure what I need. Is this most commonly caused by the handle itself (so it needs to just be replaced) or is it a pin/spring/etc. that holds the handle and needs to be replaced? If so, can I do that? (Nuline's online catalog references these parts for the SX1: Cocking handle (C.H.) - factory; C.H. altered to stay in gun; C.H. Retainer; C.H. Retainer Spring; C.H. Retainer Spring Pin.)
Last note, for now... - the length of pull on this one from the top of the butt stock to the back of the Pchmyr pad is right at 12 & 3/4" - not a misprint. Did Win. sell any this way originally, or is it likely that my great-uncle had it cut down at some point? (actually, both the fore and butt have nice wood but don't quite look like a matching pair...)
At any rate, it's way too short for me, so.... looks like Nuline will sell me one for a decent price - I guess. Will I be able to replace that myself? Anyone have one in a more standard length they'd like to swap for a shorter pull?
Sorry for such a long post, but thanks for reading and thanks for any input on this..
Lukester
Some great posts in here when I searched for this topic, and I hope to get some of that great help for myself...
I have inherited one of these gems. It is in what appears to be wonderful condition. Not even a hint of a spot or pit anywhere on the receiver or the 30" fixed full barrel, w/ the nice wide vented rib and a mid-pt. bead. It has the wide trigger w/ the grooves that feels so good. The bolt was obviously jeweled originally, but that is a bit faded - sure would like to have that re-done some day so it turns heads like it must have in the day. My plan is to leave the barrel alone and shoot trap with it... (maybe find a second barrel to use for skeet or have drilled for chokes)
I know I need to have the bolt buffer replaced or do it myself (preferrably). I've had my 1100's apart, but never an SX1. Can I do this myself?
Next note - the cocking handle on mine comes out w/ little or no effort. Looks like I can find this part and several other related ones at Nuline, but am not sure what I need. Is this most commonly caused by the handle itself (so it needs to just be replaced) or is it a pin/spring/etc. that holds the handle and needs to be replaced? If so, can I do that? (Nuline's online catalog references these parts for the SX1: Cocking handle (C.H.) - factory; C.H. altered to stay in gun; C.H. Retainer; C.H. Retainer Spring; C.H. Retainer Spring Pin.)
Last note, for now... - the length of pull on this one from the top of the butt stock to the back of the Pchmyr pad is right at 12 & 3/4" - not a misprint. Did Win. sell any this way originally, or is it likely that my great-uncle had it cut down at some point? (actually, both the fore and butt have nice wood but don't quite look like a matching pair...)
At any rate, it's way too short for me, so.... looks like Nuline will sell me one for a decent price - I guess. Will I be able to replace that myself? Anyone have one in a more standard length they'd like to swap for a shorter pull?
Sorry for such a long post, but thanks for reading and thanks for any input on this..
Lukester
I rejewel bolts (to like new and spectacular) for $30.00, Carriers for $30.00 also...I ill email you my address so you will know where to send the check...