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Can anyone recommend a gunsmith for a 20 Ga, LC Smith. This shotgun is a single trigger, ejector Field grade I believe made in 1948.
This shotgun sat for many years unused and when I tried to use it it would fail to fire the second barrel sometimes.
I recently received the shotgun back from what I thought was a good gunsmith. He obviously did not fire the gun after he worked on it.
Yesterday when i tested the gun it would fail to fire the second or left barrel. I heard a click but it did not fire and would eject the unfired shell as if fired.
I decided to switch barrels and moved the selector to left where upon it fired both barrels and broke of the wood where he had the crudely repaired the stock underneath the sideplate.
Is this something i could maybe fix myself? if not I need REAL gunsmith not a parts changer to send this too any recommendations would be appreciated.
This is a shotgun my father bought in the 1960's and is the first gun i hunted with I would like to get it running.
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www.BMDgunstocks.comBrian M. Dudley PO Box 246 Spencerport, NY 14559 E-Mail: bmdgunstocks  yahoo.com
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Goggle "Marks born again bird guns"
He has done alright by me.
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Thanks for the references all!
Utah, that fellow looks pretty competent, unfortunately it say's he's booked up and not taking work right now, pretty good indication to his abilities. But I still have a couple of good leads.
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You can't go wrong with Brian Dudley either.
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Jerry Andrews, (304) 843-1740 or (304) 281-5776. He specializes in HOT repair.
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Jerry Andrews, (304) 843-1740 or (304) 281-5776. He specializes in HOT repair. Excuse my ignorance but what does HOT stand for ? By the way by your forum handle I would assume you have an LC Smith made prior to 13.
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HOT is Hunter One Trigger. Pre-'13 Smiths are all I have.
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Yeah I was going to reccomend Jerry also.
The Hunter One Trigger can be a finicky sob
I was told sometimes if you take sideplates off and move pins a bit that hold trigger in place that can help. Any pressure on trigger from wood or metal can cause issues.
A 20ga with ejectors and Hunter One is a very collectible gun even in Field grade.
Hope you get it going without much trouble.
Good Luck
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