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BBB RE-assembly
BBB RE-assembly
Well after a complete disassembly (down to barrel and frame) I scrubbed every nook and cranny and disassembled all components for a thorough cleaning as well as inspect for any burrs or rough spots requiring polishing or smoothing.
Overall I was pretty impressed with all the internals. They were all very sharp and clean and fit very well. I did find a slight burr on the edge of the carrier tang and I gave the sides a light stoning to remove them and smooth it up.
What impressed me the most is none of the parts have to be installed under any spring tension - I.E. the part (if it has a spring) can be installed and the spring installed as a second step. There are essentially only three springs that require removal for a complete disassembly as it is - the sear/rocker spring, trigger lock spring and the locking bolt spring.
Basically there are only four components that make up the internal assembly - the bolt assembly, the carrier, the locking bolt and the trigger guard plate assembly and once all sub assemblies are completed its five minutes to a cycling action.
While apart I tried to do my best to polish the receiver and all I had was Brasso and the receiver material was pretty resistant to it and while I got some of the luster back the Brasso wouldn't touch some of the small scratches and spots on it so I did my best, buffed it and called it good. I might try this again with something different like Nevr-Dull but another time.
While I was at it I gave the ejector spring (which is a leaf spring) a slight bend outward to stiffen it up a bit and ejection is much more positive now and I suspect any rifle with weak ejection could benefit from this.
There were no doubt a couple things I did not care for but nothing that would ever inhibit function and mostly just personal issues for me.
I have much more respect for Henry after this 'project' and saw nothing I would call 'junk' or any weak points in parts or design that concern me.
It is a somewhat very simple 'modular' design with little to go wrong - but easy to repair if anything does.
Overall I was pretty impressed with all the internals. They were all very sharp and clean and fit very well. I did find a slight burr on the edge of the carrier tang and I gave the sides a light stoning to remove them and smooth it up.
What impressed me the most is none of the parts have to be installed under any spring tension - I.E. the part (if it has a spring) can be installed and the spring installed as a second step. There are essentially only three springs that require removal for a complete disassembly as it is - the sear/rocker spring, trigger lock spring and the locking bolt spring.
Basically there are only four components that make up the internal assembly - the bolt assembly, the carrier, the locking bolt and the trigger guard plate assembly and once all sub assemblies are completed its five minutes to a cycling action.
While apart I tried to do my best to polish the receiver and all I had was Brasso and the receiver material was pretty resistant to it and while I got some of the luster back the Brasso wouldn't touch some of the small scratches and spots on it so I did my best, buffed it and called it good. I might try this again with something different like Nevr-Dull but another time.
While I was at it I gave the ejector spring (which is a leaf spring) a slight bend outward to stiffen it up a bit and ejection is much more positive now and I suspect any rifle with weak ejection could benefit from this.
There were no doubt a couple things I did not care for but nothing that would ever inhibit function and mostly just personal issues for me.
I have much more respect for Henry after this 'project' and saw nothing I would call 'junk' or any weak points in parts or design that concern me.
It is a somewhat very simple 'modular' design with little to go wrong - but easy to repair if anything does.
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Good to read about. Don't suppose you have pictures of all those parts and sub assemblies?
Good to read about. Don't suppose you have pictures of all those parts and sub assemblies?
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Actually yes - a couple anyway I took in case I needed a 'reminder' on how to reassemble something ! Pictures have 'saved' me many times!Don't suppose you have pictures of all those parts and sub assemblies?
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Interesting read. Thanks.
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1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
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Good, how about sharing them?
Good, how about sharing them?
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An enjoyable project....good job. Reminds me of the time I completely dis-assembled my Benelli 12-ga pump shotgun. Yes, definitely a "simpler" firearm to work with than a Henry lever-action. But the challenge was a lot of fun. And knowing all about the insides seemed to make it easier to use.
Best part of the re-assembly for me was that everything worked again just fine! Pump and fire were perfectly in sync.
Best part of the re-assembly for me was that everything worked again just fine! Pump and fire were perfectly in sync.
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Thanks for sharing. Love mechanical intricacies. Good ole school pink there too.
Thanks for sharing. Love mechanical intricacies. Good ole school pink there too.
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Nice attempt at a pink range towel but no cigar.
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Actually just 'luck of the draw' out of the shop rag box!Nice attempt at a pink range towel but no cigar.
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