Hello,
I have an early 50's Beretta 410E SXS with a very nicely refinished stock and likely original European-style sling swivels. The one in the butt stock is loose, but not stripped out. It can't be tightened any more because: 1) the swivel would likely gouge the stock, and 2) it wouldn't be timed correctly anymore. I would like to keep the sling swivels as they come in handy in the field.
I have some ideas on how to fix it but I am reminded of what my arborist once told me about trimming trees, that there were a lot of wrong ways but only one right way. Gun repairs probably fall into that category, too.
Fixes I've thought about and read about include:
1. teflon tape on the threads
2. toothpicks to take up some space in the hole and tighten the fit
3. back fill the hole with epoxy and thread the stud in with some release agent on the threads
The problem with these old type swivels is that they don't rotate azimuthally, only in elevation so there is always some torque on threads. Any recommendation on any of these methods or other ways of doing this?
Thanks,
Bruce
