Originally Posted By: prairie ghost
So if there were some crud, would it be evident with the action closed and locked? The action seems to lock up normally without fuss or muss. Gun in question is a V20 with three digit SN.



Hard to tell. Remember I told you I had a 1910 vintage V20? The serial number was five digits.
I'm pretty sure you have a really old gun. Do you know what powder it was proofed with? Regardless, it's about time a qualified gunsmith looked at it, unless it is hung up on a wall and doesn't get used.

Best,
Ted