Thank you Stephen and everyone who contributed to this discussion. Would anyone have a list of smiths who know Grant guns? I have much to consider I still wonder why I've not had this problem when operating this firearm. I have shot this gun several thousands of times in the years I have owned it. I shot about 150 shells after my Nephew experienced he problem and it seemed to work just as before for me.
Eric;
There is a gunsmith across the lake from you near Traverse City, MI by the name of Delbert Whitman who has an excellent reputation and as a matter of fact he authored a article in the latest Sep/Oct 2021 issue of Shooting Sportsman magazine. If I were you I would give him a call and see when he could repair your Grant. Do not be concerned about the Grant being difficult to repair, which it is not. I personally know of work that Whitman has done and his reputation is spotless. Take the ferry across Lake Michigan and visit with Whitman and see for yourself about him.
Stephen Howell
