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Sidelock
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The screw that holds the locks in place is loosening on my Grulla 216RL (the location is the same as for the sidelock release lever on other Spanish SxS models).
Anyone know the shank and blade size of the appropriate screwdriver? I'd like to order one from Brownells so I can keep shooting!
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Sidelock
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Is the gun in the house where the heat is on? If so, the wood may be shrinking from the low humidity experienced during the heating season. If you think that is possible put the gun out in the garage or in the basement where the humidity is higher and see if the wood swells and tightens the locks back up. If that is the case, it might take a week or so.
So many guns, so little time!
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Thanks for the tip, but no, the screw has just loosened as evidenced by the slots registration (maybe 1/4 turns or less). Unfortunately the loose side plates caused a small, shallow chip in the wood right at the edge of the plate on the side opposite the screw slot.
I've found a fairly comprehensive screwdriver set (hollow ground) at Midway for $65 (includes 54 flat bits). Hopefully one will fit.
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Boxlock
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The only bit set I know of that will fit the screws on guns like your Grulla, without grinding, is the thin blade set sold by Brownell's. Most other sets are made for American screws which are cut diffrently.
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Sidelock
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I know you don't want to grind, however, when I needed to remove the sidelocks on my Grulla 216 for cleaning, I filed down a thin bladed driver I found in my toolbox until it fit. Only took a few minutes.
Joe
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Hagen, Thanks for the tip (pun intended). I'd checked Brownell's before but didn't know what I was looking for. Found it easily once a knew to look for a thin blade set. The set I bought from Midway were all to thick, but I'm sure it is handy to have around anyway. Here is the link to Brownel's thin bit set if anyone else is interested (you'll need to purchase a handle separately). http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/productdetail.aspx?p=425&st=thin%20blade&s=
Last edited by Markel; 02/03/08 09:21 AM.
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