I recently bought a 1935 Fox Sterlingworth 12g that looks like it was not used very much. The wood and checkering is almost perfect and looks new. The serial numbers match. I figure if it was redone it would have cost a lot more than the $425 I paid. I want to take a look inside and lube it. I would take it to a smith to check it out and clean and lube it, but I dont want to wait 3 months to get it back. Could I take the bottom off if I have good screw drivers and am careful? Are there any other pitfalls? Should the hammers be cocked?
Thanks Dan
