BLR - Some gun smiths won't touch em

[SomebodyTookMyName]

I've taken apart a BLR or two in my day, and while they're a pain in the a$$, they aren't impossible to work with, given the right tools. I wound up making myself a pair of BLR-specific slave pins which would allow me to keep things in place and rotate the main gear into the right position without having to worry about it slipping when reinstalled.

They're still hiding in the bottom of the toolbox somewhere...

 

[MRP]

I'd compare it to watches.... a Marlin is like your Timex- simple, reliable, easy to take apart and reassemble. The BLR is like a fine Swiss watch... and the Geek Squad tech at your local Best Buy isn't going to open one up for you, most likely.

Marlin the least moving parts perfect simplicity. Had lots of BLRs just looking at action makes you wonder what we're thay thinking. Even M94 and 92s seem time consuming just to take the bolt out.

 

[remington jim]

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[remington jim]

BUT a BLR is a Beautifull SMOOTH -SLICK action ! Only problem with them is some have a VERY poor trigger pull ! I really liked both of mine over any of the Marlins or Winnys i have owned ! jmo RJ

 

[MRP]

I couldn't even find a how to video on a BLR disassembly?

 

[nowarningshot]

Ive owned a few. Personal reason why i dont own any, and will not. Tough and tight actions, someone is either taking them apart because...???, or really abusing them.

There are some firearms that are easy to disassemble...most semi handguns, Rem speed and fieldmaster too name a couple. I wold not take apart my 1885 either.

Got to know your limitations.

 

[remington jim]

I couldn't even find a how to video on a BLR disassembly?

I made one when i did mine - BUT the Profanity was so bad i Erased it ! LoL RJ

 

[kamlooky]

I made one when i did mine - BUT the Profanity was so bad i Erased it ! LoL RJ

Can't be any werser than the individewl yew sold it too.........................

 

[Brutus]

BUT a BLR is a Beautifull SMOOTH -SLICK action ! Only problem with them is some have a VERY poor trigger pull ! I really liked both of mine over any of the Marlins or Winnys i have owned ! jmo RJ

I bought a pre owned one. Someone worked the trigger down to about 2.5 pounds real crisp let off.
Added the hammer extension too.

 

[remington jim]

I bought a pre owned one. Someone worked the trigger down to about 2.5 pounds real crisp let off.
Added the hammer extension too.

Yea my BLR 358 Was real good after the 2 week operation also ! Hammer ext is nice with a scope ! RJ

 

[Brutus]

Yea my BLR 358 Was real good after the 2 week operation also ! Hammer ext is nice with a scope ! RJ

The fellow who designed the BLR is one Karl Lewis. He also designed firstly what became the Dan Wesson revolver with interchangeable barrels.
He also designed the Woodsman for Colt.
He first approached Browning with his revolver design
They seen it at genius however they did not desire to build revolvers.
Karl Lewis had short stink in USN starting 1946 or thereabouts. He also worked for Colt testing 50 BMG. After his military career he was a policeman for a short time as well. I thought he helped out Casull with the American 180 carbine 22 full auto.
But I am not quite sure.