Top lever hangs up when closing barellss - 06/14/22 02:40 AM
Hello Gentleman,
I just bought a s/s Purdey made in 1901. It is a beautiful gun, but not pristine and shows signs of age (worn checkering, nicks scratches, faded bluing) that's why I was able to afford it;) It seems to be mechanically sound and working properly and it fires and ejects properly with no issues.
The only thing that has me worried a bit is that when I close the barrels, the top lever does not always fully snap back into place, and I must gently push it into position. It seems "sluggish" if that makes any sense. I put a few drops of oil in there, and it helped a bit, but it still hangs up most of the time
When I close it to it's resting place, the lever is probably 1/8th inch left of center, so I am assuming that the pin is a bit worn. If it closes on it's own, the lever never goes to it's full resting position of 1/8th" left of center, and again I will mention that I push it closed with no problem or force of any kind. That said, when closed, if I remove the forend, there is no play or movement of any type and it seems tight.
I know that the answer is to "bring it to a qualified vintage gunsmith" which I will do, but I am hoping if some of you can give me your opinion on what is going on with the gun.
Thank you!
I just bought a s/s Purdey made in 1901. It is a beautiful gun, but not pristine and shows signs of age (worn checkering, nicks scratches, faded bluing) that's why I was able to afford it;) It seems to be mechanically sound and working properly and it fires and ejects properly with no issues.
The only thing that has me worried a bit is that when I close the barrels, the top lever does not always fully snap back into place, and I must gently push it into position. It seems "sluggish" if that makes any sense. I put a few drops of oil in there, and it helped a bit, but it still hangs up most of the time
When I close it to it's resting place, the lever is probably 1/8th inch left of center, so I am assuming that the pin is a bit worn. If it closes on it's own, the lever never goes to it's full resting position of 1/8th" left of center, and again I will mention that I push it closed with no problem or force of any kind. That said, when closed, if I remove the forend, there is no play or movement of any type and it seems tight.
I know that the answer is to "bring it to a qualified vintage gunsmith" which I will do, but I am hoping if some of you can give me your opinion on what is going on with the gun.
Thank you!