Winchester Model 1907 in .351 Win Info?

[DuneShoot]

I acquired an old Winchester model 1907 semi auto in .351. I shot it a year or so ago and it functioned fine.

Been reading up on it and most say to replace the buffer which is no longer available. Can maybe make one out of something. Suggestions?

Would like to find some bullets and dies to try and reload. Some folks have used 556 cases which see like the least amount of labor to get to fit. It came with some ammo, little bit of brass, and a few mags.

I got it apart which was a chore! The buffer is shot. Thinking of using Delrin.

Anyone have any experience with one? Tips for finding parts or reloading components?







This is where the buffer is. there should be a small gap, showing the buffer, between these metal parts:


Taking it apart was a chose

 

[DuneShoot]

The buffer:


Can't upload any more pic's for some reason. This measures .652 in diameter. Inner hole is .31, and it's about .30 thick in its current, crushed/well used, state. I'd asume it needs to be about .40 thick as a new one to prevent metal on metal.

 

[smithers599]

Would this help?

https://www.forgottenweapons.com/book-review-winchester-model-07-self-loading-351-caliber/