Through extensive use of the SEARCH function I've learned that the more worn a break-open shotgun is, the more to the left of 6 o'clock the lever becomes.
Mine is at 6:15 or so...
How much farther will it go before I need to find a good local gunsmith?
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Dave McCracken
October 3, 2007, 10:30 PM
Hard to say, but a trip to your local smith is in order anyway.
All old shotguns should be checked out by a competent smith before firing.
A PITA? Sure. So is reconstructive surgery.
Regolith
October 4, 2007, 12:18 AM
So is reconstructive surgery.
Actually, that's more of a pain in the neck, shoulder, arms, hands, and face than the A...:uhoh:
huntsman
October 4, 2007, 02:53 PM
just because the lockup is loose, it doesn't mean you have trouble,just a worn gun.The real problems are if your gun is "off face".
Follow Dave's advice take it to a smith who knows doubles.
Dave McCracken
October 4, 2007, 10:12 PM
Reg, I stand corrected....
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