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by Antiquerifleman
Tue Nov 14, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: RP / Post - 1898
Topic: Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380
Replies: 3
Views: 971

Re: Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380

Update: Winchester white box shot great and with the least recoil of anything I tried. They fed ok with the original mag despite the flat points. The aftermarket mag was so so. Needed a pretty firm grip for pistol to cycle though.
by Antiquerifleman
Sun Nov 12, 2023 4:21 pm
Forum: RP / Post - 1898
Topic: Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380
Replies: 3
Views: 971

Re: Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380

I thought about replacing the recoil spring but the slide is already difficult to pull back. The spring does look original. It's made with that flat wire.
by Antiquerifleman
Sat Nov 11, 2023 10:02 pm
Forum: RP / Post - 1898
Topic: Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380
Replies: 3
Views: 971

Best ammo for a model 51 chambered in 380

What is the best ammo for my model 51? Something that won't damage the breach block. So far I have tried s&b with mixed results. Bought some Winchester white box because I heard great things but when I got it home I saw the the tips are flat. I need something that will cycle but isn't too powerf...
by Antiquerifleman
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: RP / Post - 1898
Topic: Remigton 51 32 /380 firing pin measurements
Replies: 1
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Re: Remigton 51 32 /380 firing pin measurements

From my understanding there is a thick pin for the 380 and a thinner pin for the 32acp. I actually brought the wrong pin for mine. My pistol is a 380 manufacturer date 1925. I think numerich gun parts list both these pins with photos. The thick pin is .123 at the thickest part. The thinner pin I hav...
by Antiquerifleman
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:40 pm
Forum: RP / Post - 1898
Topic: REM 51 380 breechblock minor crack COST INVOLVED AND REPAIR TIME.
Replies: 2
Views: 4037

Re: REM 51 380 breechblock minor crack COST INVOLVED AND REPAIR TIME.

How did this work out ? If it's does this business will be a good resource