Ok, check this out......LOL.
So I got a takedown guide and took the rifle apart and gave it a good cleaning. I did this in the company of a friend who owns 5 or 6 .300 99's so we could compare some of the parts (he took one of his apart at the same time).
Anyhow, long story short, what we discovered the problem is, is the Lever Assembly Bushing. Go figure! I swapped mine for his and the problem is gone. So I'm presently looking into buying a new one to replace the worn bushing so I can give him his back.
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Originally Posted by Mad Dog  You've got a loose lever bite, it's what holds the action closed.
Yes it is common in alot of 99's but easily fixed, your smith wasn't needed if you could get the lever out by yourself. All you have to do is put the lever in the vise and tap on the lever bit with a rubber mallet until it is tight enough for your liking. Don't go wailing on it, you've got to try it a couple times until it's correct.
I've had a few 99's over the years with a loose lever and it always works for me. The real old ones are usually the worse for loosening up due to their age. I've got 6 of them made in 1896/97. |