Originally Posted by Mark Ouellette
Originally Posted by ellenbr
Could be the scears. Did the mechanics stone the scears? What about the Safety? Is it automatic? Can you take it out of service & try?

The problem first occurred prior to anyone opening up the rifle.
The gunsmith checked the safety, it the wood maybe had caused it, the triggers and sears but found no evidence of anything wrong.
He adjusted the pulls to a crisp 4 and 6 pounds.
Firing the gun again everything was great until a dozen total right and left barrel shots.
Then, "presto", a 12 lb pull was once again required for the rear trigger.
Back to the smith for another inspection. After nearly an hour he found nothing.
Pulls were 4 and 6 once again for less than a dozen shots...
Now, I am seeking information from all...

Thanks!!!

In other words,
The rear trigger jumps from a 6 to 12 lb pull required.
The stock and trigger plate are removed to inspect for anything abnormal. Nothing found, twice.
Reassemble the gun and like magic, the rear pull is back to 6 lbs.
Shoot each barrel half a dozen shots, more or less, and the rear trigger pull suddenly jumps to 12 lb.

We did put a trigger gauge on the rear trigger when it was/is heavy.
The weight varied from 10.5 to 12 pounds. Maybe this indicates something like two parts (sears maybe) rubbing against each other?

Thanks in advance!

Last edited by Mark Ouellette; 09/22/23 04:02 PM.
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