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by btinlin
Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:26 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: full mag only jam
Replies: 16
Views: 11282

Re: full mag only jam

Alrighty, it would appear that the magazine spring was installed backwards (ends toward muzzle). Now it's time to go test that baby...
by btinlin
Sat Dec 01, 2012 9:34 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: full mag only jam
Replies: 16
Views: 11282

Re: full mag only jam

Ok, I haven't taken a look at the orientation of the magazine spring yet... But to continue with the 4 or 5 capacity dilemma. I can physically fit 5 cartridges in the mag and the bolt closes properly. I can also fit 5 rounds into the original stripper clips I have. Should my Woodsmaster (circa 1942 ...
by btinlin
Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:22 am
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: full mag only jam
Replies: 16
Views: 11282

Re: full mag only jam

Thank you for your replies. I will take a look at the magazine spring this weekend.
by btinlin
Mon Nov 26, 2012 11:16 pm
Forum: Troubleshooting / Maintenance
Topic: full mag only jam
Replies: 16
Views: 11282

full mag only jam

Hello fine folks! I have a model 81 in .35 Rem. complete with Redfield peep and Marbles flip-up sights. Unfortunately, the magazine indicator spring was broken. My gunsmith said that the magazine was also slightly bent on top (the portion inside the receiver next to to mag. indicator spring). He rep...