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I have an AyA #2 and would appreciate instruction as to how to remove the sideplates to clean the locks.
Jim
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Remove the lock plate pins (screws), support the stock in the right hand. Gently - GENTLY - tap the nose of the action (frame) on the bench. This should cause the lock plate to come free and drop into your left hand.
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Orry, There is a detachable, for lack of the right word, lever shaped nut and I think that is the only fastening device for the locks. Also, I am wondering if the locks should be cocked or un-cocked - does it make a difference?
Jim
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It's only important if you want to re-install them. So, cock 'em.
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If you need to cock the tumblers after the locks have been removed, you can place them on a block of hardwood and cock them manually. Conversely, if you want them released to clean better, you can place the tumbler against the block of wood, lift the sears to release it, and allow it go gently forward.
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Hello Wyobirds,
Do remove the locks Cocked. Not only to be able to re-mount them but also to avoid
damage to the stock head on removal.
As you say, you only need to unscrew the lever on the left side. To remove the right
lock you can screw in the removed lever and pull gently on it. Then through the hole
above the triggers you can tap the left lock out using a q-tip without the cotton or
a thin wood dowel.
JC
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As JC said, tap them out gently. Take them out while they are cocked and when you put them back, remember to push the triggers forward so they can seat properly before you try to tighten the lock pin up again.
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Each post has given me a little more information,so for the purpose of clarity:
1. Ensure that the locks are cocked
2. Remove the lever nut (what is the correct name of this part?)
3. Extract the bolt
4. JC wrote- "To remove the right lock you can screw in the removed lever and pull gently on it." I don't understand this step, please clarify.
5. JC wrote - "Then through the hole above the triggers you can tap the left lock out using a q-tip without the cotton or a thin wood dowel."
To replace locks:
1. Small Bore wrote- "........remember to push the triggers forward so they can seat properly before you try to tighten the lock pin up again."
2. Replace the locks and re-install lock bolt and fasten with the lever nut.
With clarification on step 4, is the above correct?
Jim
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Jim,
With all due respect, if you are having to ask these sort of questions, I have one for you.
With your obvious limited knowledge of firearms machanicals.
Can I ask ? Should you really be disassembling your gun?
If you just want to have a look,leave well alone.If you need to carry out a repair, this forum is the place to ask for advice on how to do anything.But before you perhaps do a lot of damage please consider your capabilities.
In answer to your question about step number 4.
The through bolt goes through the head of the stock from left to right, securing the left plate by screwing into a hole in the right plate.Remove the knurled wing bolt by unscrewing anticlockwise, remove from left plate, turn gun over,you will now see a threaded hole in the right plate.Screw wing bolt into this hole and pull gently on the bolt and it will release the right plate.
"That will be fifty guineas please Sir"
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salopian,
You are correct sir. My "firearms machanicals", with respect to sidelocks are limited. The AyA is my first sidelock and no, I shouldn't disassemble the gun until I understand the process and that is why I have asked questions. Contrary to popular opinion, males are not born with the abilities to properly shoot a gun, paddle a canoe, make a proper cup of tea or for that matter, remove sidelocks from an AyA. To address the reasons for disassembly: It is my understanding that one of the benefits of a sidelock is the ease of access for maintenance and repair. It is also my understanding that when a gun is subjected to inclement weather one should see to the guns maintenance, which may include sidelock removal. Thank you for the clarification on step 4.
"Sir I fear that my limited knowledge also extends to guineas and would appreciate knowing an equivalent value in pesos."
Jim
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