Walt,
I have just acquired a nice Ithaca Flues grade II 12 ga. double. It has a very unique safety that I have just figured out. The only issue/flaw I see with the gun is the screw under the top lever whose purpose is to hold the tang to the stock. Unlike other guns, this screw appears to not penetrated thru the stock and secure in metal ....it appears to only take a hold in the wood of the stock. Presently, this screw turns and does not bite as hole in the wood has apparently been eaten-out not allowing a proper tie-down. It this usual on the Flues design....if so what do you recommend to remedy. I am thinking that if this screw does not travel thru any working parts of the action...then something like a shim or lock-tight might be the solution. Your recommendations please.
