Hi,
In Newfoundland here.
I recently retrieved my old .177 cal. Model 38T
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from my parents' attic because my son is turning 12 this year and I wanted to give it to him. The problem I'm having is that it won't hold the CO2. I put the cylinder in and it just leaks out rapidly. It's possible the seals may be dried out. I oiled the gun but it doesn't solve the problem so they may have to be replaced.
2. The other issue is that, at some point, the threads for the CO2 cartridge retaining screw got stripped and my brother fixed it by putting in a nut. The retaining screw no longer has the "cup" that holds the bottom of the cartridge. It's possible that this means the cartridge either doesn't push up enough to make a seal or pushes too far and has damaged the nozzle that pierces the top of the cartridge. Either way, I'd like the threads re-tapped if possible and the retaining screw repaired properly.
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I'm not comfortable with taking it apart myself so I'm looking for someone with experience breaking down this model. Can anyone recommend a qualified repairer?