|
S |
M |
T |
W |
T |
F |
S |
|
|
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums10
Topics38,443
Posts544,800
Members14,405
| |
Most Online1,258
Mar 29th, 2024
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 355 Likes: 22
Sidelock
|
OP
Sidelock
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 355 Likes: 22 |
Gentlemen, I have recently acquired a W.&C. Scott Premier ejector 12 ga. made circa 1890, with the Triplex Lever Grip top fastener, instead of the later square crossbolt. Anyway, the gun is just the slightest bit off-face with the forend off, but you can't really tell it any other way. What, in your opinion would you do to fix this problem and who would you send it to?Other that that,the gun is in beautiful shape,barrels and all, and is one of the few early model bar action sidelock ejector Scotts I have run across. Regards, Marcus
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 174
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 174 |
I'll put in a good word for Bill Schwarz in Ellijay Ga. He tightened up my old Sauer Daly which was very slightly off face. He built up the locking bolts by welding on, and then filed them down to fit. He works on a lot of high end guns, when I stopped by a couple of weeks ago to pick up a lowly field grade Smith he was working on a Parker A1 Special. Your old gun is exactly the type he specializes in.
Last edited by steve f; 02/01/16 08:39 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 320 Likes: 4
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 320 Likes: 4 |
Some Scott Premiers had adjustable lumps, if so there would be two screws in the front lump. One is a lock for the adjusting screw. If yours has this you may be able to make the adjustment yourself.
WBLDon
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,962 Likes: 89
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 3,962 Likes: 89 |
Definitely have the gun tightened. Another method for a high grade gun would be to have the hinge pin replaced with a larger size. If the additional cost isn't a barrier a new hinge pin is usually preferable.
When an old man dies a library burns to the ground. (Old African proverb)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,739 Likes: 97
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,739 Likes: 97 |
what do you mean by off face?
have the gun evaluated by a knowledgeable smith, before fixin what aint necessarily broke...
keep it simple and keep it safe...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 355 Likes: 22
Sidelock
|
|
OP
Sidelock
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 355 Likes: 22 |
Would you happen to have Mr. Schwarz's address and phone no. I would like to talk with him. Is he fairly prompt in getting things repaired that you have sent him? Thanks, Marcus
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 355 Likes: 22
Sidelock
|
|
OP
Sidelock
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 355 Likes: 22 |
Any other fellows that do hingepin work that anyone can recommend?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 4
Boxlock
|
|
Boxlock
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 4 |
Bill Schwartz contact info: 767 Brushy Top Rd, Ellijay, GA 706-276-7668. I have been pleased with his work (built main spring on English hammergun, relayed barrels and rust blued, and repaired a couple safeties). Turnaround has always been prompt (much less than 60 days for these tasks).
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 355 Likes: 22
Sidelock
|
|
OP
Sidelock
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 355 Likes: 22 |
Haven, Many thanks. I'll give him a call. Marcus
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 476 Likes: 68
Sidelock
|
|
Sidelock
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 476 Likes: 68 |
Steve Bertram is a very capable person for the job also.
A.M. Little Bespoke Gunmakers LLC.
Mineola, TX
Michael08TDK@yahoo.com
682-554-0044
|
|
|
|
|
