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Re: New owner with questions.
Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:19 pm
by Fivestring63
OK I figured out why the cutoff wouldn't go in. It looks like a factory thing where they drilled 2 holes on the side of the receiver and installed plugs or something in there. You can see on the one pic where the cutoff is hitting one of them.
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Re: New owner with questions.
Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 12:30 am
by butlersrangers
'Fivestring63' - It appears to me that your receiver was drilled & tapped for three or four scope-mount screws.
The holes have apparently been crudely filled, likely using screws with the heads filed-off.
It also appears one or two of the added holes intersect the hole for the magazine cut-off shaft.
This would explain the problem with installing the cut-off lever.
Oh, btw, you qualify for the "Feet of the KCA Club". In the future, wear fancy socks to 'upgrade' to the Formal Division.
Re: New owner with questions.
Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 1:34 am
by Fivestring63
Ha. I saw my foot in there but was hoping nobody else would. LOL Yea I figured somebody drilled the holes for a scope and filled it with a screw. It is threaded. I'm hoping I can get in there with a dremel and get it down close for the cutoff to fit.
Re: New owner with questions.
Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:08 am
by butlersrangers
Don't be too hasty. Dremel tools often make things worse!
If it were my model 1896 carbine, I would patiently wait and seek out an expert gunsmith/restorer, who can properly and almost invisibly patch those unsightly receiver holes.
Hopefully a KCA member, who has had this type of work done will respond and advise.
You can certainly use and enjoy your carbine, as it is, while exploring options.
Re: New owner with questions.
Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 4:28 am
by Fivestring63
Too late. LOL I just dremelled the inside just enough for the cutoff to fit through. It works perfectly now and it didn't open up the holes on the side of the receiver. I'm a mechanical millwright so I tinker. I used to buy cheap guns with minor problems, fix them and re-sell. This is a keeper though.
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