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Is it the pins??

  • 09-08-2012 9:23am
    #1
    djflawless
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    Was out yesterday evening for a bit of decoying over early cut barley.was about 20 shots in when my second trigger, top barrel stopped working all together.another 5 shots and it was back going again.is it the firing pins going??


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  • #2
    shooter88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 405 ✭✭shooter88


    Try a few applications of spray oil over a few days it might just be a build up of dust n dirt


  • #3
    Cass
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    What make and model is the shotgun?
    How old is it?
    Is it a single trigger or as you said two separate triggers?

    A friend had a similar problem with his old O/U although it was a single trigger gun. He would always get a firing on the bottom barrel, and when it came to the top barrel it was hit and miss. At times he would pull the trigger a couple of times, and it might fire. It was as though the second sear was not engaging after the first shot was fired. Then we though it was an ammo issue, but they worked in every other gun without a problem.

    He sent the gun off, and got it back working. Shortly after it happened again so he sent it off again. He was told that the entire working of the gun needed refurbishment as the sears had worn, and were causing the issue. In the end he traded the gun.

    I'm by no means well versed in shotgun repairs, but i would take of the stock, and check the mechanics of the gun for a build up of residue/oil, etc that may clog up the workings. If it still happens get a competent smith to check the sears, and internal workings to make sure everything is in good working order, and for any signs of wear.
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  • #4
    Chesapeake
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    Is it a Browning perchance?


  • #5
    kildare.17hmr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,615 ✭✭✭kildare.17hmr


    Its a mistral with double triggers he has, not sure how old.

    When i originally got it lad there was some ammount if crap under the stock that i cleaned off and the whole thing seemed alot nicer after that so thats what id be doun, take it apart and give it a good clean


  • #6
    djflawless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,868 ✭✭✭djflawless


    must give it a go then.just in the door now so ill get a cup of tae to steady the hands.last thing i want is screws and springs rolling around the floor.and end up next time i go out having to prime it like a musket!!


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  • #7
    djflawless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,868 ✭✭✭djflawless


    begod twas easier than i taught.dont ask how but what looked like a bit of tissue stuck in the spring.seemed to be holding off full movement.cheers all!


  • #8
    kildare.17hmr
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    Hapoy days! Might aswell clean an oil it now its off


  • #9
    djflawless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,868 ✭✭✭djflawless


    i did begod kev.gave the steel a rub with steel wool aswell.cheers again!


  • #10
    dodderangler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,204 ✭✭✭dodderangler


    djflawless wrote: »
    begod twas easier than i taught.dont ask how but what looked like a bit of tissue stuck in the spring.seemed to be holding off full movement.cheers all!
    Feckin tissue ruins it for everyone
    I was gonna say a bit of muck meself but sure ya got it sorted happy shooting
    Atb


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