Happiness is a new gun 2

[jeepster09]

Correct. I got in a situation where I was bidding on 2, actually 3. Then I won the one and nobody was bidding on the second. First was mag fed and I thought the second being a tube feed would be nice too so I got both. Lucky for once.
Also, not quite so lucky. On closer examination something didn't seem right on the tube feed one. Found out the riser and feed piece on the chamber end of the tube was missing. Not good. Put a round in the tube and it just gets pushed into a void in the stock. So for now it's a single shot. Already searching for parts and it seems like it might be a long difficult road but I will persevere. Stocks are almost too nice, was planning on a refinish, now not sure. The one with the busted butt plate I might do as I repair that. Not sure yet. King Rat is also correct. These were made by Stevens, Savage, and a couple others. One of these is a Savage model 7. The 2nd branded as Wards, which I think was made by Stevens.

On a long shot call Ahlman's for the part you need. They have TONS of gun parts.

https://www.ahlmans.com/parts.html

[Bawanna]

Thanks Jeepster, early in the search but coming up goose egg so far. I'll give em a shot. I don't see any on the online parts search but I'll get the missus to give em a call.

[Bawanna]

Well shoot (Pun fully intended). Where'd the rest of the post with the picture go. K75RT, I'm sorry, I haven't moved a post for quite a spell and after several attempts for some reason I only moved part and lost the picture post.
Please forgive me and repost in this thread. It was actually ok as it was right above this thread anyhow but whatever, I goofed. I'll still work on it a bit and see if I can figure out what went wrong.

[Bawanna]

I picked this up locally back in June. It basically comes as a frame and you can add what you want and then you build a slide assy as well. The guy I bought it from did a nice job assembling it. It has a nice fiber optic front sight as well as a nice Novak style rear sight. He chose to build it in .45 Auto with a long slide. The gun feels real good as it has a 1911 grip angle yet uses G21 magazines. I shot it and determined that the striker spring was too light as the reset was very weak and that is not good with a glock variant. I replaced the striker spring and then I replaced the Trigger and bar and went with an aftermarket, NDZ trigger spring. I polished the trigger bar, connector and firing pin safety. This pistol now has a great trigger pull, positive trigger reset and it is safe. I have been toying with upgrading the trigger to an adjustable pre-travel and over-travel. I like how she shoots now. I find it a decent looking arm for a glock-base pistol. The grip angle is perfect and it is very accurate. Attachment 20424

OK, for some reason the picture and original post got moved to the previous page, only I could screw something up this good. Anyhow hoping this appears as I plan. Yeah right, good luck with that.

[dao]

Hey Bird, this is NOT my gun. But it went for more than $3600 on GB this evening. It was advertised as showing no handling marks, though it didn't say it was unfired. This price is about four times what the average going price is for a very good example of this model. The main difference between it and mine that I can see is the polish job. Though the grips on this one are described as genuine stag, which would also add to the value somewhat. It's a beautiful pistol, and as you can see the work like you do fetches a premium. I know auctions can be funny but this one's outcome is not at all unusual from what I see happen on GB frequently, for mirror polished guns. People will pay big dollars for all the elbow grease and attention to detail that you seem to be very good at.

[Bawanna]

That's awesome and I love those grips. They do look a bit on the thick side as stag usually is. Sure nice to look at though.

[Bawanna]

Santa was really nice to me. A little Henry 22 I've been hankering for, matches my 45/70 perfect.

[dao]

I bought one of those in the youth size for my son several years ago. Henry lucked out with their "new" ownership. The make great guns again. I'm sure you'll love plinking with that one Colonel. Congrats!

[Bawanna]

Has a very smooth action just like my wife American Eagle. Her's is the silver with a gold emblem. Slickest lever gun I ever held. I'm tickled pink.

[dao]

We know you love older guns very much. And that's a good thing. But sometimes a brand spanking new one is just the ticket too! Henry makes good looking, quality guns. I'd be tickled too.