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March 19, 2015
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Here are a couple of pics of my newly acquired 41 Mag.
Made in Monson, Mass. Serial Number is COO2473
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That's a sweet looking 41. You are going to enjoy shooting it. My 741 is a ton of fun.
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x2 on the Maggie- you're gonna love it.
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April 18, 2014
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Ok, she's a looker. Now you got a barrel wrench, we need a range report. Though you may want to go here https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/large-frame-disassembly-tutorial-pics/ first, so you can clean her up real nice, and then this might also help. https://www.danwessonforum.com/forum/reloading/large-frame-assembly-tip/
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March 19, 2015
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Thanks for those links Mate, I have it stripped right down and cleaned her up, Here is a picture of what she looks like now. One thing I couldn't work out was how to take the ejector rod out.
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April 18, 2014
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Well, Ken I actually thought the rod should pull out after the star is unscrewed. I see the spring came out. Maybe it is just caught up in the bushing. If it doesn't want to, I wouldn't force it. They bend way easier than you might think... You are on the right path tho, my friend..
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March 19, 2015
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It has another larger bit inside that is either screwed onto the ejector rod or is a very tight fit. But I might leave it alone in case I damage it. I will put it all back together later today. except for the barrel and shroud.
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April 18, 2014
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I can see where you mentioned the B. N. threads. Looks like they cleaned up well. Someone over torqued the nut is my guess. likely more than once and may have never lubed it. Though, it doesn't take much. I have been using a dry lube on my sporters and it seems to work very well. I may have to try it out on my 15-2 next time.
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April 18, 2014
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You guys who run the large Dans correct me here where necessary, Since I do not own one yet...
You might, Ken, put some light on the rod side of the cyl. guide, then work the rod while looking into the spring hole to see if the bushing moves with the rod. Try pulling outward while trying to turn the rod in un-thread direction. Not a lot of real force, tho.
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March 19, 2015
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Yeah Mate you might be right, It was real hard to take off and dry. The nut is a throw away but the threads cleaned up real nice. When I get the new Barrel Nut I will use some dry lube myself. What is the recommended Torque for the barrel nut.
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ese927 said
You guys who run the large Dans correct me here where necessary, Since I do not own one yet...You might, Ken, put some light on the rod side of the cyl. guide, then work the rod while looking into the spring hole to see if the bushing moves with the rod. Try pulling outward while trying to turn the rod in un-thread direction. Not a lot of real force, tho.
I'll give it a go.
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April 18, 2014
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I do not know if there is a recommended in/lb.. anybody??? I usually, once I have my gap, open the cylinder and put pressure with my finger against the forcing cone, then tighten the nut. I would guess, that I am applying 25 in/lb ???
I mean I tighten it down really good. Now I will say, the wrench you have now, will probably put on some torque.
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Aussie-DW said
Yeah Mate you might be right, It was real hard to take off and dry. The nut is a throw away but the threads cleaned up real nice. When I get the new Barrel Nut I will use some dry lube myself. What is the recommended Torque for the barrel nut.
I use just a dab of silver Permatex anti-seize (applied with a Q-tip) on both the barrel threads, and the barrel nut. It's the same stuff you would use on exhaust manifold bolts, and tire lug nuts. Just a bit of added insurance, so I'll definitely be able to remove the barrel nut later.
I've dealt with a stuck barrel nut before, and it's not fun.
Now I do the Anti-Seize thing on both the 714 and the 7445 Supermag. Can't complain with the results, as I have not had a sticky barrel nut since.
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March 25, 2013
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For what it is worth, I clean my barrel nut threads, barrel threads and frame threads with gun oil or Dextrose and a brass brush. Flitz works too. Or both. After wiping clean I very lightly oil the threads and and screw the barrel into the frame as far as it can go while the cylinder is open. This cleans out all the threads. Back the barrel out until you can close the cylinder.and set the gap. Prior to that I do the same with the barrel nut. Then when you put on the nut all the threads are clean. Firm is enough when tightening. I have never had a barrel loosen.
March 19, 2015
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I couldn't get the ejector rod out ,The bushing turned with the rod. I have put the Revolver back together except for the barrel and shroud, Cecil is sending me a couple of barrel nuts ( Thanks Mate ) and once they arrive I'll lube the threads and nut, put it together and take it out for a shot.
Thanks everyone for the info and help.
Ken
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April 18, 2014
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The nuts have been ordered, my friend, I will pm you when I receive and get the packaged for post.
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