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How much of an issue is it to convert a SLE with single selective trigger to double triggers? Can it be done - by an expert? The selector is underneath the gun near the single trigger. Any idea on cost ? Thanks in advance for replies!

It can be done but it is a VERY costly job. You would need new sears and intercepting sears, new trigger blades and the trigger plate either altered or repaired as a starting point. The job could entail further work as well. Best quality SLE guns are hard to come by, especially free of issues and in a configuration you desire. I lucked out but I had been searching for many years before I found my field gun. My suggestion would be to continue looking but if the gun is priced right it MAY be worth further consideration.

Thank you SKB. Pretty much confirmed what I was thinking.

One problem is that single trigger bow's are generally smaller . Was considered by many in the trade easier to fit a whole new furniture. Thats trigger plate and guard .

No big problem- Brad Bachelder is finishing this task for me- as we -e-speak here. I bought a 1930's era LC Smith Ideal 12 LONGRANGE with HOT AND EJECTORS last Fall from a neighbor- his late Father bought it new in 1934- #@" F&F- He was upfront about some flaws- about 50% of the time, when you closed it, it would discharge-and double when the selector was in the RH setting- I bought it for under 1K- stock and barrel blueing 75%, showed duck blind wear, but with care- no rust, barrel dings or pits-- The only way to cure a HOT, is to have it re-set to a DT- which also means you can have an automatic safety, which I prefer-something about the size of HOT mechanism prevents the installation of the safety push rod, which cams from the top lever spindle when the gun is opened.

My other favorite LC Smith "Smith" is Buck Hamlin, and back in 2009-2010 I called him and asked what he would charge to "tune-up" a Eagle Grade 12 with HOT---He told me that he didn't like to work on a HOT equipped Smith, but would convert it to a DT configuration, for, if memory serves, around $500-plus shipping/insurance. Not a job for a rookie Smith- as the other gent has it 100& right- sears, etc. Apparently, as my LONGRANGE is a later Smith, Brad can keep the original blued trigger guard group- I can post some fotos of this Smith after I pick it up from Brad, if you would like. RWTF