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    .30 Carbine NM Suggestions, Please

    Thanks very much for very helpful response. Am trying to order #5 base pin and base pin latch from mfr, Belt Mountain via e-mail sent to them; awaiting response. Improved rear sight-- May opt for "square" sight with added white paint outline. No problem with painting front sight blade--I've...
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    30 carbine BH worth?

    $600 out-the-door price for 1975 NM .30 Carbine Revolver. 95% finish. No box/papers. Wooden grips a bit chipped/worn.
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    .30 Carbine NM Suggestions, Please

    Understood that cyl bores differ from "forcing cone" and also from Barrel bore. In my limited experience, usually a .001 step-down, progressively, from cyl bore>forcing cone>barrel bore. Is this correct? Understood that uniformity is KEY. TYVM for contact info for resolving possible...
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    .30 Carbine NM Suggestions, Please

    Good advice! Advice on dimensions of cyl throats/bore vice barrel will be appreciated! I have Zero problem sending this (unaltered) item back to Ruger if any problems whatsoever are encountered. Been down that road, and returned item was always much improved. Am an experienced reloader, with...
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    .30 Carbine NM Suggestions, Please

    Just received 95% Ruger NM .30Carbine revolver. S/N indicates late 1975. $600 out-the-door. Trigger is much nicer than I expected. Upgrades planned include Hogue grip, XP base pin latch spring, and hopefully the Ruger Vaquero Crescent head ejector rod I have will work. I "may" install a...
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