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  4. Single shot repair help

    in Other Weapons - SHOTGUNS (non-AK based)

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    I'm not even sure if the screws are stuck, I couldn't get anything on them to even try. I'll keep the soldering iron in mind though.

    The loc-tite was actually recommended in the midway video to keep the shim adhered to the hinge pin. Personally I don't know the differences between the stuff made specifically for fasteners/threaded applications vs. a somewhat flat use. I guess I never even considered looking at an auto parts store... if they don't work out, I'll hit the amazon link (thanks again csspecs). 

    The harbor freight link: I have some of those small bits, and planned on using those with a wrench. My problem is that there isn't even enough clearance to get those little bits in there. (although, now thinking about it I could probably attack the base on one of those cheap bits with a grinder to shorten it).

    The home depot link: looks like it may have the same problem.

    The amazon link: that might be my saving grace if grinding a bit down doesn't work. 

     

    Thanks for all the tips guys. I'll try to keep this thread updated with my progress.

    So far I've only (somewhat) disassembled this first 12, and sanded down the rear stock. It looks as if someone (without a steady hand at all) chopped it shorter, erratically hacking with a handsaw and having it jump out of the cutting groove. Then at some point in time added a homemade buttplate to re-lengthen the stock, but evened the seam out with a thick round file. I'm not a woodworker of any sort, but this stock was abused. 

  5. Single shot repair help

    in Other Weapons - SHOTGUNS (non-AK based)

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    In my other post, I showed the handful of shotguns I was given, some of which needed repair. Thanks again to csspecs for pointing me in the direction of the Midway repair video. 

     Now I need a little more assistance. Much like in the video, the first gun I'm undertaking has a loose barrel/receiver problem. I need some shim stock and loc-tite. I tried a local fastener/hardware store and they had NOTHING I needed, next I looked here on the web and was somewhat surprised with the prices. I completely understand that nothing is free, but the smallest piece of shim stock I could find was $11and about 8 FEET longer than I need... I only need a piece about 1/4 the size of a business card and it will be MORE than enough. Anyone know of a good place to get a Small quantity of steel shim stock? (Maybe I should buy some second-hand feeler gauges to chop apart? Not sure if the metal-type would be right or matter.)

     Next, the video recommended using 680 green loc-tite, but again the smallest bottle I can find is $20. I'm pretty sure I can see myself only using it this once, the rest going to waste. Any recommendations on a replacement adhesive or location for a smaller quantity?

     Third: there are some small screws (somewhat inside the receiver) that I need to remove so I can repair/re-tighten the barrel release lever. Any ideas on how to get to them? I tried using a small 1/4" drive bit with a wrench on it, but there isn't enough clearance to get the bit into the receiver. 

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  8. New shotgun collection

    in Other Weapons - SHOTGUNS (non-AK based)

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    Got to try a few of them out on Sunday. Took my boy out for his first time shooting (without helping him hold the gun). Turns out one of the 12's is actually a 20. Although it looks like it's been rode hard and put away wet, it was a good shooter. The 12 that seemed to be in the best condition actually needs some work (automatically breaks open when shot). The other 20 I took is a good shooter as well, but is definitely best suited for a younger shooter with it's chopped-down stock. The AOW is always a blast!

    While cleaning up our empties my son said "can I keep my first shell?", I was somewhat upset I hadn't though of it. 

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    Our makeshift range-table for the day. 

     

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    Selection of noise-makers for the day. 

     

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    Mini-me wanted to send a picture to mom. 

     

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    Our rangemaster for the day. 

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjUMQkGVXp0 

    Munchkin throwing some lead. 

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  9. New shotgun collection

    in Other Weapons - SHOTGUNS (non-AK based)

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    The 20 is probably the more fun one to shoot.  I had an old Stevens throw-lever in 12 that was a bear with recoil,  At 5lbs (+/-), they are light for 12ga.

     

    Macbeau sends...

     

     The 20 is indeed a stevens with the lever on the side (far left in the picture). It's pretty light as well... going to have to give it a test run for sure before handing it to the daughter. 

     

     

    Midway has done a bunch of videos on how to repair those old fud guns. The single shots roughly the same concept as a double, just more simplistic.

     

    The section showing methods to tighten a break action start at around 7:40 

     

     

    Holycow, thanks! I'll have to give that video an in-depth watch a few times when I get some free time. 

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  10. New shotgun collection

    in Other Weapons - SHOTGUNS (non-AK based)

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    A few years ago a friend of my cousin s family passed away and the wife didn't know what to do with all his firearms. My cousin stepped up and bought ALL of them from her (roughly 100 guns). After picking out the few he wanted to keep for himself he took all of them to the LGS and got quotes for what they would pay for the rest. He then let all the family and friends of his go through and buy what they/we wanted at the gun stores offering prices (what a guy). My dad and brother picked up about 6 guns, I got my beloved 1953 Browning A5, and he sold off another big handful to his friends. Fast forward a few years to last week. My kids have been showing a growing interest in the shooting sports, so I asked him if he had any of the single shot scatter guns left as I wanted to grab my boy a simple 12 gauge. He said "yep, I've got a few and a 20 gauge too, stop by and grab them". I already knew the deal he was planning on giving me (because I'm sure an offer from the LGS on a single shot 12 was probably fairly low. I was finally able to stop by last night and he brought 4-12 gauges and the 20 out of the basement and gave me the bit of info he had on them. 1 or 2 are probably wall hangers (1 of which is missing the forearm), 1 needs a GOOD cleaning, and 2 were pretty good condition. I grabbed one of the nicer 12's and the 20, and said I'd take them. He goes "Naw, take them all. Fix them up, hang them on the wall, I don't care". So we threw them in the back of my car and I asked what he wanted for them. He goes "nothing, just take them"... I couldn't believe it. I offered to pay him, and told him I didn't expect them for free at all, but he insisted. 5 free shotguns, hard to beat. Now I just need to figure out what to do with them. Some old brands I've never heard of (Essex, Iver Johnson, Stevens, Crescent Firearms). Kinda cool, I wonder how many critters have met their end at the muzzle of these old workhorses. A couple will probably see use, but the rest seem a little too sloppy to be comfortable shooting them. I don't want to put them on the wall, my kiddos are responsible, but they're still kids. Any suggestions? 

     

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