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Offline bigmitty

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Pin Polishing
« on: September 14, 2007, 12:16:49 AM »
Hi,
I would like to polish the 3 pins on my 252 Varmint.My 252 Silhouette has had the pins polished and I like the look.Does anyone know what I have to do to remove them?
Thanks,
Gary

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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2007, 11:07:01 AM »
What Pins ???

Photo?

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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2007, 01:53:22 AM »
Cylinder lock axis pin
Trigger pin
Hammer axis pin
#20,31and 40 in Freedom Arms Mod 83 parts list
Gary

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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2007, 02:28:36 AM »
I've done similar work on Bisleys.  After taking the revolver apart, I just put the pin in a vise and polished the end of each pin with a Dremel tool.

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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2007, 02:24:20 AM »
Sorry for not being more clear with my question.I need to know how to remove the 3 pins.
Thanks,
Gary

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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2007, 07:11:39 AM »
I read this and now Ive been busy polishing all these little parts of my guns. Thanks Alot :P ;D

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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2007, 12:52:39 PM »
Gary you need to remove the grip frame assembly. Be very careful when removing. I like to remove the three screws by the trigger first. I then remove the two screws by the hammer. There is a very small spring that you will need to keep an eye out for. Once the grip frame is removed now you can remove the Allen screw that is by the rear of the trigger. then the front pin can be removed , so the other two retaining pin springs can be removed.

Now for the fun part of polishing the pins, don't forget about the screws, the end of the cylinder pin, and the ejector rod crescent. I like to put the items in a cord less drill. That way they can be rotated when polishing. I like to start with 600 grit paper, then work my way up to 2000 grit. After the 2000 grit, I will then polish with a Dermal tool. I use the cloth buffing wheel with the provided Dermal tool polishing compound. Still rotating the items with the drill, and buffing at the same time. The ejector rod crescent must all be sanded by hand, but it can then be polished with the Dermal. Hope this info helps, I'm glad to here some one else likes to see the polished items. I would like to post some pictures of one of my Freedom's that I did some work to, but I'm not sure how to post pictures on the sight. I can put a link to the picture, but I would like to just put the picture in the post. Again Gary hope the info is helpful (stevejr454) Steve H.

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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2007, 06:06:03 AM »
Steve thanks for the information,it helps a lot.I won't be able to work on the gun for a couple of weeks,but when I do I'll let you know how it went.Here is the revolver.

Thanks again,
Gary
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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2007, 06:34:49 PM »
Gary thank you for the help with picture posts. I have posted various pictures in Freedom Arms eye candy. Here is a picture of my pin polishing work. Keep in mind that the polished pins are going to look a lot better on a Field grade finished gun.


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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2007, 01:16:30 AM »
That mountain lion scrimshaw work is fantastic !

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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2007, 07:56:51 AM »
Ken thank you very much. Karen Walker did the scrimshaw work at Freedom Arms back in the late 80's. I have more pictures of here other work, posted under Freedom Arms Eye Candy. Steve Hoffine Jr.....

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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2008, 09:50:01 AM »
Finally got ambitious enough to polish the pins.I had never taken a single action apart before,so I was somewhat leery about doing it. Special thanks to Steve for his info(really like your guns).It was a little tricky putting it together.I used a cordless drill and Eagle Mag Wheel polish,even did the screws.

Thanks,
Gary

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Re: Pin Polishing
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2008, 03:17:01 PM »
bigmitty, it turned out very well, good job. Puts a personal touch on your firearm. Glad I could help in your dis assembly/reassembly. Steve