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I have an old damascus double in 12ga. The lock-up is just a little loose but only with the forend removed, once the forend is in place the lock up is tight and seems without problems. I would say that without the forend there is about a .010 gap at the top between the barrels and the breech, with the forend in place it is tight. Does this need to be taken care of before shooting it?
Thank You,
John
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John, I don't think so. The looser it is the more damage it does to shoot it. I'd guess from your description, you have a few years of normal shooting until the lockup will need attention...JMHO...Geo
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.010" gap is huge in terms of lockup. That would be about as loose a gun as I've heard of, excepting a wall hanger I have.
I recommend using a feeler gauge to get the real amount...with the forend removed. The forend does not provide proper support for keeping the barrels in battery.
Nevertheless, I'd have the issue addressed before firing, if it's anywhere over .002" gap.
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Oh! Very sorry, I typed incorrectly, should be .001 not .010
My apologies.
Last edited by John E.; 05/21/12 12:16 PM.
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In my younger dumber years, (the wife says they never ended), I had a double that every time I shot it, it opened by itself. A wonder that I'm still in one piece, walking and talking. I don't recommend shooting a loose shotgun.
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Loose will only get looser.... (Someone will be along in a minute with the Scotch tape fix  )
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scotch tape the triggers so you won't shoot it and get it fixed
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Good ol' jOe... "every which way but loose."
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JOE, ACTUALLY WE DON'T USE SCOTCH TAPE DOWN HERE.
I CUT A 1/2 INCH SHIM FROM A LONE STAR BEER CAN(THE NATIONAL BEER OF TEXAS)FOR A SHIM ON THE PIN AND IT WORKS GREAT.
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JOE, ACTUALLY WE DON'T USE SCOTCH TAPE DOWN HERE.
I CUT A 1/2 INCH SHIM FROM A LONE STAR BEER CAN(THE NATIONAL BEER OF TEXAS)FOR A SHIM ON THE PIN AND IT WORKS GREAT. The "...National beer of Texas" may make good cans for shotgun hinge shims, but their beer is swill. 
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