My model 14 is missing a follower. I have the spring now, but can't seem to find a follower anywhere. Can someone post the dimensions of the follower and possibly a picture of it? I can make one on my lathe for now until I find one. Is it brass or steel?
Thanks
Need Dimensions on a Model 14 Follower
Need Dimensions on a Model 14 Follower
If it goes bang, I like it.
Re: Need Dimensions on a Model 14 Follower
No, but 4 years ago after I posted this my dad and I ended up making one on my lathe, and after some trial and error got it working. I don't have the gun anymore, nor do I have dimensions on the follower.
If it goes bang, I like it.
Re: Need Dimensions on a Model 14 Follower
Gee, do you think that providing the caliber of your rifle might be helpful?
.................even with that information and "oldeadeye" depending on pictures from Numrich you must understand that depending on the "serial range" different followers were used and the diameters vary considerably. Adding to that is the fact they used an undersized follower with some magazine tubes marked '25' and there is a "lot" of variation in diameter for followers used in .35 Cal. Rifles. Depending on the amount of use a particular rifle had seen, the follower gets worn down (that was soft metal used back then) and thus causing it to go too far back into the action and/or popping up through the loading door.
When a gun comes into my shop in need of a follower, it's necessary to try each and every one in the parts drawer until I find the one that works properly, bottom line is "one size doesn't fit all".
I know of at least four (4) styles that were used and no two in my parts drawer mic out anywhere near the same, this would be for followers used in the .25, .30. or .32 Cal. rifles. Like all parts for these rifles there are numerous variations in style and in size.
Good luck & regards!
Jim Peterson
Charlotte, NC
.................even with that information and "oldeadeye" depending on pictures from Numrich you must understand that depending on the "serial range" different followers were used and the diameters vary considerably. Adding to that is the fact they used an undersized follower with some magazine tubes marked '25' and there is a "lot" of variation in diameter for followers used in .35 Cal. Rifles. Depending on the amount of use a particular rifle had seen, the follower gets worn down (that was soft metal used back then) and thus causing it to go too far back into the action and/or popping up through the loading door.
When a gun comes into my shop in need of a follower, it's necessary to try each and every one in the parts drawer until I find the one that works properly, bottom line is "one size doesn't fit all".
I know of at least four (4) styles that were used and no two in my parts drawer mic out anywhere near the same, this would be for followers used in the .25, .30. or .32 Cal. rifles. Like all parts for these rifles there are numerous variations in style and in size.
Good luck & regards!
Jim Peterson
Charlotte, NC
Jim Peterson
Re: Need Dimensions on a Model 14 Follower
For information!
(The second one down is the most common)
.35 Caliber followers in this design run from .472 - .487
(I consider .472 undersize)
.25, .30, & .32 followers in this design run from .430 - 442
(.435 would be "about" normal)
The two lower ones both measure around .442 and were used on late Model 14 rifles/carbines.............the bottom one only on the Model 141.
The measurments given are for the largest part of the follower or "belt".
The upper or "twisty" follower was used on very early guns and measures approximately .540...........go figure!
Enjoy!
Jim Peterson
Charlotte, NC
(The second one down is the most common)
.35 Caliber followers in this design run from .472 - .487
(I consider .472 undersize)
.25, .30, & .32 followers in this design run from .430 - 442
(.435 would be "about" normal)
The two lower ones both measure around .442 and were used on late Model 14 rifles/carbines.............the bottom one only on the Model 141.
The measurments given are for the largest part of the follower or "belt".
The upper or "twisty" follower was used on very early guns and measures approximately .540...........go figure!
Enjoy!
Jim Peterson
Charlotte, NC
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