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I remember some people having issues with Murray. I would advise doing some search’s for Murry or Murray’s stocks just to read up on what you might encounter.

This is definitely fascinating to me. Lots of knowledge to hopefully pass down to the younger generation Art.

I think I see something possibly wrong with the firing pin spring. It could be installed backwards. I think I see the tail of the spring, when it should be the other direction. It should extend into the crimped washer. Mine are also bent over so they don’t slide off.

Seriously, I think this should be an episode on “How It’s Made”. The process is pretty interesting. Thanks for sharing.

It seems our area can’t make up its mind if it’s spring or winter yet either. You do have it worse in Vermont so I’m not complaining. Like reading about your progress.

Yep, and all we can see is the exterior, imagine what bubba did to the interior!

Don’t know anything about these, but its a 5.7 Johnson barrel, spotted this today . https://www.ebay.com/itm/256416050477?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Gm066x7KQru&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=kUwiwZIgQja&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=EMAIL

That’s a very nice looking JSAR!

Someone bought it for $6500, the buy it now price.

Nice looking stock, and the serial number is rather attractive. I do have to agree with tsmgguy. This sporter should remain a sporter.

I kind of think that 1890 has been reparked as well. I looked at the others on Proxy bid and saw one that looked correct, but missing some parts and I think the stock was cracked.

My biggest concern about 1890 is it looks like it has some extra stampings on the opposite side from the Cranston arms. The rear sight had been removed, why and was it installed correctly. Also the wood to metal fit looks fair to good, but at the tail end the picture cuts it off and quite see if it’s proper. (See pictures)

I believe Joseph Scott mentioned a few years ago that the ring is crimped into place and will crimp around some indentations machined into the firing pin. And if it loose and slides back and forth, you will likely experience slam fires like I did with mine.

WOW, That’s a nice looking rifle. Great buy! You won’t be disappointed, and don’t be afraid to shoot it! Have some fun with it.

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