Reliability concerns?

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:31 pm
I see these at times for pretty damned inexpensive for a semiauto shotty. Is there some issue with the gas/recoil system that makes these in-op with age? If so, what wears?

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:39 pm
Twisted Oak did a real nice write up on the 51 about 7 months ago. Try reading that post, you should find all the answers you need.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:01 pm
Hmmm, so part of the action cracks. I have an inverter TIG so I suppose I can roll the dice.

Will it manually cycle with the cracked action or does it jam up?
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:13 pm
The action will be jammed however as Twisted Oak pointed out if proper maintenance is performed you should never have a problem. Buffers and the action spring can be bought from Diamond Gun Smiting found in the vendors section of this forum.

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:16 am
I remember when the Model 51 was first offered for sale it came with a life time warranty.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:25 am
Awesome information guys.

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