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Can anyone recommend a shotgun gunsmith who can tighten up the action on a shotgun that I gave my son. It belonged to my father who acquired it in the 1950's. It is probably a liberated WW II 16 gauge SXS that is well made and appears to be Spanish. My son loves that shotgun because it fits him very well and he has killed lots of pheasants with it. The action is getting loose and the problem appears to be that the hinge pin is worn. Thanks for help, Fred
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If it is of Spanish origin, then Lion Country Supply may be able to point the way. They have contacts with Smiths who work on Aya, Arrieta, Grulla, etc. http://www.doubleshotguns.com
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Try Kirk Merrington. The fix will likely be more than what the finished product is worth but sentiment rightly tosses cost.
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Jim Kobe (jkob here on the campfire) has worked on a couple of double shotguns for me and his work has been excellent. .
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Not a big job at all. Remove old barrel pivot pin, ream oversized, make new pin (oversized) and reinstall.
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Could be hinge pin, but good chance it will be combined with a locking lug. The fitting of which isn’t all that easy, along with knowing where to get the correct one. Top lever spring could also be weak.
They all contribute to a solid closing, and when inside it is best to replace all three The old Spanish guns were known for being made with soft metal.
Last edited by battue; 11/07/19.
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OK, if I knew where you were located I might be able to help
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Bill Schwarz Hes a vintage gunsmith that's the equal to Turnbull except about 1/3 the price.
706-276-7668
East Ellijay, GA.
Hes refurbished/rebuilt dozens of vintage guns for me and my friends. His workmanship is flawless.
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Thanks for all of the help. I will follow up on the recommendations. Right now the shotgun is in WY and I am in NC. Fred
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