I have a 1951 30-30 that looks to be about the same condition as yours, it functions great. Makes me wonder what parts are worn in yours? I stripped mine completely and soaked it a week in parts cleaner solvent, scrubbed everything with a brush then dried, lubed and reassembled. I bought it from a pawn shop in West Virginia, I don't know how it got there, but its mine now and it will be used as intended and well cared for.
I have found some broken parts no included in video, one being the pin that holds the lever in, Think that is why it is so loose. I will figure out more as I get into it. Thanks for stopping in
I fell in heat for the .38-55 back in the late 1960s and early 1970s thanks to a single article I read in a gun magazine. I'm on the hunt for a good used, pre safety, pre-bankruptcy, pre-Japanese, Model '94 to convert to .38-55 so I can cure the itch I've had for such a rifle all these years.
THANKS, DAVE FOR SHARING! LOVE THOSE LEVER ACTIONS! I HAVE A MODEL 94 WINCHESTER 30/30 THAT WAS BUILT IN FEB. 1895, FIVE SERIAL NUMBERS, PEOPLE CAN LOOK UP WHEN THEIR WINCHESTER WAS BUILT BY GOING TO THE WINCHESTER COLLECTION LIBRARY, DOWNSTAIRS AT THE BUFFALO BILL CODY MUSEUM IN CODY WYOMING! WINCHESTERS ARE GETTING HARDER TO FIND OVERALL! PEOPLE HOLDING ONTO THEM! LIKE THE YOUR VIDEO!
Dave I’ve been having issues with newer primers, primarily I use Winchester and CCI, having some hard cups I believe because in a few different lever actions that have never mis fired they have had light primer strikes. Just started happening within the last couple months.
@@BuckskinDave when I had that issue what I did was put in stronger main springs on those few rifles to eliminate the problem. Haven’t had a problem since.
@45-70 Guy I made the springs lighter on purpose to shoot faster haha, then I got arthritis and it doesn't matter now. I didn't have the issue with ww stuff
@@BuckskinDave I hear that, years ago I worked over a few of my Marlins to lighten them up and slick the actions. I never did have an issue all these years so maybe like you mentioned in the video the springs got a little tired just enough. I never did have issues before with them being lighter but I do like to put many rounds through the lever guns so it’s possible they got tired. Look forward to watching your new videos
Beware; I have a ‘93 Marlin in 38-55 made in 1894 and those were notorious for having a very large bore, mine is .385 and had a huge head space. I had to get the barrel set back to take up the head space, have a custom bullet mould made and modified the loading dies. Then I fire formed the cases to accept the big bullets. After all that though, it turned out to be a good shooting rifle.
Watching you inspired me to get a rolling block rifle,I bought a 50/70 springfield 1871 . I cannot find any brass , not a single case. I'm 75 years old and I hope to live long enough to find some brass and fire it before I leave this earth. any suggestions would sure be appreciated
Very interesting video Dave . I would like to see the making of the Beaver Pelt Sheaths and the re build of the Win 3030. Love the lever actions to. Thanks Slim and say hello to Tea Spoon for me and God Bless, stay warm.
.38-50 Ballard Everlasting (1876) is the cartridge that the .38-55 Winchester (1884) was based on. Winchester used a slightly longer case with an additional 5 grains of black powder. And out of curiosity, what are your thoughts on the new .360 Buckhammer (2023) cartridge compared to the .38-55 Winchester or .375 Winchester (1978)?
Good morning Dave I bet that main spring is week or maybe someone in the past tried to lighten it or something good luck getting the parts I have had trouble lately getting them.
I like both cartridges. I think 30WCF is just so common, folks got bored with it? 38-55 is older, but I think has been re-discovered and new again? I dunno....just guessing. Those are nice big beaver tails!
I would like suggest that you might consider editing your videos for volume. I have my device turned up to full volume, and still have trouble hearing your videos.
Dave I looked In my Winchester serial book, that 30-30 would be made between 43’-48’. 1943 starting with 1317450 after that serial numbers were not recorded during the war until 1500001 in 1949.
Love my 38-55, it's a rebored Marlin 30-30. I don't push it quite to the level you do, but the venison in the freezer doesn't complain. I run a home cast 250 gr bullet at around 1450. Well above the original black powder velocity, but easy on the shoulder. Used mostly for heavy timber hunting.
@Morelli's Tactical Advantage ok I completely understand I just going to the normal of sluggish issues could be just years of neglect. So I had to ask. Also this old mountain man just started his own take on youtubin
I wish I had a pre-64 Winchester. I don’t. I have two Winchesters I bought new in the early 80s when I first got into guns. One is caliber .375 Winchester. Very nice gun, and I haven’t had any trouble with it. The other is a Model 94AE with a broken carrier. I’m still looking for a replacement part.
I have a 1951 30-30 that looks to be about the same condition as yours, it functions great. Makes me wonder what parts are worn in yours? I stripped mine completely and soaked it a week in parts cleaner solvent, scrubbed everything with a brush then dried, lubed and reassembled. I bought it from a pawn shop in West Virginia, I don't know how it got there, but its mine now and it will be used as intended and well cared for.
I have found some broken parts no included in video, one being the pin that holds the lever in, Think that is why it is so loose. I will figure out more as I get into it. Thanks for stopping in
Right on Dave! I really enjoy the ol' lee-vers...
I fell in heat for the .38-55 back in the late 1960s and early 1970s thanks to a single article I read in a gun magazine. I'm on the hunt for a good used, pre safety, pre-bankruptcy, pre-Japanese, Model '94 to convert to .38-55 so I can cure the itch I've had for such a rifle all these years.
Good luck in your search. Thanks for stopping by
I have a jap Winchester and the quality is better than
the pre 64s
THANKS, DAVE FOR SHARING! LOVE THOSE LEVER ACTIONS! I HAVE A MODEL 94 WINCHESTER 30/30 THAT WAS BUILT IN FEB. 1895, FIVE SERIAL NUMBERS, PEOPLE CAN LOOK UP WHEN THEIR WINCHESTER WAS BUILT BY GOING TO THE WINCHESTER COLLECTION LIBRARY, DOWNSTAIRS AT THE BUFFALO BILL CODY MUSEUM IN CODY WYOMING! WINCHESTERS ARE GETTING HARDER TO FIND OVERALL! PEOPLE HOLDING ONTO THEM! LIKE THE YOUR VIDEO!
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Very good video. Good test . That is some good velocity with the heavy stuff.
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Dave I’ve been having issues with newer primers, primarily I use Winchester and CCI, having some hard cups I believe because in a few different lever actions that have never mis fired they have had light primer strikes.
Just started happening within the last couple months.
I had trouble with cciin cowboy guns cause I lighten up trigger
CCI in
@@BuckskinDave when I had that issue what I did was put in stronger main springs on those few rifles to eliminate the problem. Haven’t had a problem since.
@45-70 Guy I made the springs lighter on purpose to shoot faster haha, then I got arthritis and it doesn't matter now. I didn't have the issue with ww stuff
@@BuckskinDave I hear that, years ago I worked over a few of my Marlins to lighten them up and slick the actions. I never did have an issue all these years so maybe like you mentioned in the video the springs got a little tired just enough. I never did have issues before with them being lighter but I do like to put many rounds through the lever guns so it’s possible they got tired. Look forward to watching your new videos
I’ve been on the hunt for a nice old marlin in 38-55 for quite some time 🤠
That wud b a good find, thanks for stopping by
Beware; I have a ‘93 Marlin in 38-55 made in 1894 and those were notorious for having a very large bore, mine is .385 and had a huge head space. I had to get the barrel set back to take up the head space, have a custom bullet mould made and modified the loading dies. Then I fire formed the cases to accept the big bullets. After all that though, it turned out to be a good shooting rifle.
@@davidgardner863 Those older bores can be whatever they end up, glad u worked it out I'll bet it is great old rifle
Watching you inspired me to get a rolling block rifle,I bought a 50/70 springfield 1871 . I cannot find any brass , not a single case. I'm 75 years old and I hope to live long enough to find some brass and fire it before I leave this earth. any suggestions would sure be appreciated
Wow, it took me a while to find 50-90 brass. Try gunbroker, ebay, Buffalo arms. I hope good luck to u. Thanks for stopping by
Dixie Gunworks carries 50-140 which can be cut into 50-70, don't know it they have it in stock tho
Very interesting video Dave . I would like to see the making of the Beaver Pelt Sheaths and the re build of the Win 3030. Love the lever actions to. Thanks Slim and say hello to Tea Spoon for me and God Bless, stay warm.
She was looking for u in the shop yesterday. Looks like we in for more cold next week. Thanks for stopping by
.38-50 Ballard Everlasting (1876) is the cartridge that the .38-55 Winchester (1884) was based on. Winchester used a slightly longer case with an additional 5 grains of black powder.
And out of curiosity, what are your thoughts on the new .360 Buckhammer (2023) cartridge compared to the .38-55 Winchester or .375 Winchester (1978)?
Homestead gun parts is good to go. I got a screw set and magazine spring among other things for my original 1886 winchester.
Thanks for the info. Thanks for checking in
Good morning Dave I bet that main spring is week or maybe someone in the past tried to lighten it or something good luck getting the parts I have had trouble lately getting them.
I'll be getting into it soon, They all list the parts but out of stock is the trend. Thanks for stopping by
I like both cartridges. I think 30WCF is just so common, folks got bored with it? 38-55 is older, but I think has been re-discovered and new again? I dunno....just guessing. Those are nice big beaver tails!
I do like em both also. Those came off of some 50+ pounders. Thanks for stopping by
@@BuckskinDave Dandy tails!
Head space is controled by the brech block at the rear of the bolt thats where you problem is you can get an oversized breach block
I been thinking that also
Good video, nice rifles!
Thanks for dropping by
I have orderd parts from homstead they are good to deal with
Gonna give them a try it I find some parts I need in stock. thanks for checking in
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Hi ya doing. Hope u feeling better. Wish this snow would stop. Thanks for checking in
@@BuckskinDave Thank You...This is like the NEVER ENDING WINTER UGGGG
I would like suggest that you might consider editing your videos for volume. I have my device turned up to full volume, and still have trouble hearing your videos.
Noted!
Dave I looked In my Winchester serial book, that 30-30 would be made between 43’-48’.
1943 starting with 1317450 after that serial numbers were not recorded during the war until 1500001 in 1949.
Good to no, never looked it up but the guy who owns it told me the info
Thanks Dave, good morning, nice morning here 28 degree sunny, going out and split some Beech. Take care.
Good morning Mark, glad someone has nicer weather. Thanks for stopping in
Good morning Mark, glad someone is having nicer weather. Thanks for stopping in
Been good if you brought out another 30-30 and tried that ammo in it. And then tried some factory ammo in the problem gun. Fun stuff 4 sure.
The guy that owns this one has another but lives away from here, next time I visit him that might b an idea. Thanks for stopping by
Love my 38-55, it's a rebored Marlin 30-30. I don't push it quite to the level you do, but the venison in the freezer doesn't complain. I run a home cast 250 gr bullet at around 1450. Well above the original black powder velocity, but easy on the shoulder. Used mostly for heavy timber hunting.
I hunt in more open country, but the loads I make are on the low end of the range. thanks for your comment
The 38-55 came out in 1884 for the Ballard No. 8 and No. 9 Union Hill single shot rifles.
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Homestead has all kinds of parts for winchester 94
So at this point I'm going to ask what may really seem to be a dumb question. Have you opened up and inspected the externals of this 30-30?
Yes, I'm hesitant showing taking guns apart, you tube will put me in jail. thanks for checking in
@Morelli's Tactical Advantage ok I completely understand I just going to the normal of sluggish issues could be just years of neglect. So I had to ask.
Also this old mountain man just started his own take on youtubin
3030 is a 3855 necked down
I wish I had a pre-64 Winchester. I don’t. I have two Winchesters I bought new in the early 80s when I first got into guns.
One is caliber .375 Winchester. Very nice gun, and I haven’t had any trouble with it. The other is a Model 94AE with a broken carrier. I’m still looking for a replacement part.
Check homestead gun parts on internet, they have pretty good selection. Thanks for stopping in