Recent content by AR1911

I think that is most likely. I’ll take it to the shop for some heat and ultrasonic.

Turns out the ID of the breech block is almost identical between the old Cometa and the new Crosman barrel. I'll just need to shorten the breech end of the barrel about 1/2" and press it in, It will not be a tight press-fit, so I may have to fine some of that afore-mentioned WonderGlue. Then...

So, I made a press fixture for support and also a piloted pusher. I loaded up the old barrel/breech-block and pumped up to 3 tons. I was afraid to go much more because the breech face and the end of the barrel are not 90-degrees to the barrel, so the load was a bit unbalanced to one side...

Well that was interesting. I looked at my receiver tube and it has that joint that failed on your 300.

I see no evidence of solder in the joint between tube and rear cap. In 1960 I don't think there was a wonderglue othre than epoxy. There is brazing on a couple places but none around that joint. I did find a couple of witness marks, which indicates it may be threaded. I sure don't see a...

Attempts what?

Interesting. I'll keep an eye out for one. Thanks

I got this Cometa springer in 1960 for Christmas. It got all the loving attention you can expect from an 8-year old. Still have it, but it needs some rejuvenation. I'm hoping some experts are hanging around that can tell me how to get this thing apart. Firstly, the barrel is shot - bend...

Paypal keeps reminding me I need to complete my info, which means they want my SS#. I assumed they wanted that so I could sell my cryptos in my account (and pay the taxes). I had not heard about sales. As a retired senior, I am selling off a lot of things that I acquired when I was making...

I am cleaning up a Turkish Powerline 1000 (Hatsan 60?). I removed the barrel to press on a muzzle device, now I want to re-assemble. Of course, in it's closed position - or any other - it is under spring pressure from the locking lugs so the hole in receiver and barrel block do not align. I...

Hey guys, I'm new here but feel compelled to respond here. Paypal Friends and Family terms have changed - a lot. It used to be free, now it's not. The fee is the same, except if you choose F&F the sender of the money pays the fee rather than the sender. So just straight Paypal, if you sell...