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Title: Crosman 114 breech blow-by, repaired
Post by: TerryM on July 28, 2020, 09:40:04 AM

  For the longest time, I didn't know where this rifle was leaking when fired.   I confirmed that it was not past the bolt but could feel  it on my face and hand.  The gun shot weaker than my other two 114s so I shot them and left this one in the closet.  One day I realized the leak was at the breech/tube solder joint, both sides.  I  learned about the product Loc-Tite 380 in a prior post about Sheridan solder repairs.  Folded some fine sandpaper around a knife blade  and worked the finish down to bare brass on the joint.  Cleaned with alcohol and applied a fine bead, a touch extra where I saw it seeping into the joint.  Gave it a day to cure, problem solved.  Picked up 40-50 fps with Crosman pellets and the power adjuster backed out 6 turns.  Very happy with it, thanks to all for the Loc-Tite tip.

Title: Re: Crosman 114 breech blow-by, repaired
Post by: bavaria55n on July 28, 2020, 10:56:34 AM

380 seems to be a great product for easy repairs.
Thanks,
Gary

Title: Re: Crosman 114 breech blow-by, repaired
Post by: Arkmaker on July 28, 2020, 10:59:00 AM

Good to know. I'll have file this post 👍👍

Title: Re: Crosman 114 breech blow-by, repaired
Post by: DRose on July 28, 2020, 02:38:58 PM

I've used jb weld for the same repair. Worked great. Dave