My Spanish(?) .36

[tom in nc]

Here is my only .36 caliber rifle. I have a .36 revolver also. This rifle is a good shooter and has a great pair of set triggers but there are some things I don't like about it. The side plate is inlet into the stock without screws so it has to be pried out to access the lock screws. The screws for the lock will not line up with the plate so drilling and countersinking holes is not an option. I could
make the holes in the plate and use wood screws. Also the pins that retain the barrel to the stock are covered by diamond shaped plates with two nails each, so it will be difficult to disassemble it for an annual (?) thorough cleaning. I think I will find another .36 to use and keep this one on special occasions.

 

[kyron4]

Interesting. I assume it's "homemade" ?

 

[Leatherbark]

If it has a around a 7/8ths inch barrel you could find a CVA Kentucky 2-piece stock and use your lock. That looks like a CVA lock. The CVA 2-piece stocks are often sold on the internet.

 

[longcruise]

You could remove the pin covers and drill them for the pins. Or you could convert to keys and make disassembley even easier. It would depend on the length of the underlugs.

The sideplate is a different problem but I don't understand why you can’t remove it and drill.it for the lock bolts.

 

[tom in nc]

You could remove the pin covers and drill them for the pins. Or you could convert to keys and make disassembley even easier. It would depend on the length of the underlugs.

The sideplate is a different problem but I don't understand why you can’t remove it and drill.it for the lock bolts.

The threaded holes in the lock plate do not align with the side plate. Only one screw would, the center one. The plate is not shaped correctly to match the lock.

 

[longcruise]

The threaded holes in the lock plate do not align with the side plate. Only one screw would, the center one. The plate is not shaped correctly to match the lock.

I see now what you mean.

You probably don't want to see any more of my suggestions... but you could remove the sideplate and inlet wood in to it, and install slightly longer lock bolts with washers ala CVA. It creates other problems such as matching wood and minimizing the visibility of the joint.

Not suggesting that you do these things. Just kicking ideas around. Whenever I do that it seems to draw out others with better ideas.

 

[rafterob]

I think someone restored an import or used import parts to build a rifle. Everything you point out can be redone and "fixed". Many locks only have one lock plate bolt. So if you can make one line up, That would be good.

 

[tom in nc]

Kinda embarrassing but seeing the similar threads feature below , I realize that I had mentioned this gun and it's issues before.
Here's a pic I posted back about 2 years ago showing where two of the screws would line up on the side plate. The rear one, actually the center one in the lock would be fine, while the front one would be high on the plate. I think I'll go ahead and drill & countersink the two holes. If the non-centered front one bothers me too much I will make a new plate with enough material so I can inlet it and center the screw.
Now what to do about the barrel to stock pins?
I know I'm putting a lot of thought into a cheap gun but it shoots very well and I like it except for the issues I've shown.