I've been going through a learning process with my new(to me) BSS 20 ga. The gun had been used for some Cowboy Action Shooting and, in order to comply with their automatic ejector prohibition rule, the ejector hammer springs and spring guides were removed. I still have hopes the original parts will be found, by the previous owner. While waiting, I made a set of springs and guides. These are working OK while I wait the resurrection of the original parts. The thing I learned while doing this is that there is a cross-hole in the ejector hammer housing. Inserting a short pin through this hole disables the ejectors without removing any parts. Disliking automatic safeties as much as I do, that was my next project. The safety lever on my gun(the older non-selective, single trigger) has a rod screwed into it, that is pushed to the rear by the top lever, resetting the auto safety. Not knowing the rod end was threaded, I drove it out with a punch. When I could see some threads, I unscrewed what was left of the threads and saved this part. The lower "safety push rod" that rides in a lower hole in the safety lever, resets the safety and also resets the single trigger mechanism. This rod has a collar on it that contacts the safety lever. Turn this rod end for end so it will not push the safety lever. It is driven by the locking bolt and will still reset the single trigger mechanism this way, while not resetting the damned auto safety. The removed rod and any other parts removed could be stored in the through-bolt hole, for future re-installation. Put a little oil or grease on it/them, wrap in a small plastic bag to keep them from rattling and you'll do the next owner a thoughtful favor.
HAPPY EASTER
Last edited by Jim Legg; 03/23/08 03:17 PM.
