Rifle Purchase

[oldwood]

Shoot it........

 

[alandsal]

I owned one similar in the 70’s as a kid. Alum alloy receiver, decent but plain wood and a marginal barrel. Actually, had a hole from the stock attachment penetrate the barrel. Not really much of a shooter but a good looking rifle. The real issue was the breech/receiver interface. Reasonably light loads I’d only recommended. The hammer isn’t correct in yours. Finally traded it for a TC renegade, which I rebarreled and still have. Won many a match with it. Though, I did replace the barrel every 3-4 years. Douglas, Hoyt, green mountain then goodoein. Shot several 50’s off the x-sticks at 100 yds with it over the years. That is, when my eyes and body was able to.

Yes , the hammer on mine was broken at one time and has been welded , a good job
the hammer now kinda resembles a rabbit lol alandsal

 

[alandsal]

The hammer appears to be welded back together. The only way to find out if it is a shooter is to take it to the range and work with it. I bet you can make it shoot well. I wouldn't worry too much about the aluminum lock unless over a period of time the hammer bearing axle begins to wallow out the action. Even then it could be sleeved. Give it a work out and let us know what you think.

Yes the hammer was broken at one time and has been welded “good job” now the
hammer looks like a rabbit , maybe some revenge thing on rabbit eating critters loll
I will take it out and let you know How it shoots . alandsal

 

[alandsal]

It is hard (for me) to believe that ANYone would make a firearms receiver out of a zinc alloy. On the other hand, having seen some of the brass alloys made by some Chinese and Indian musical instrument makers ...

I had one of those .45 Wesson clones in the 1970's, and had no issues with mine.

Mine, however, is not yours - so as stated above, it would be best to shoot/clean yours to determine it's worth to you.

I hope it works out well for you.

Thank you. alandsal

 

[alandsal]

Since you've already purchased it, take it out and shoot it and give us your opinion on it. It looks like a beautiful rifle. Best of luck and above all, have fun.

I will go out and have fun , thanks James

 

[alandsal]

Thank you. alandsal

I will do that , thanks