L.C.Smith Tuneup?

[Cap'n Highpockets]

I am considering buying an L.C.Smith (made by Hunter Arms). Problem is the gun is really hard to open after firing. Any info on a DIY fix would be greatly appreciated.

[Wolfgang, SASS #53480]

Thoughts . . . .

 

It opens Ok with chambers empty ?

 

Are the firing pins retracting ? ie. the springs that retract them Ok ?

 

Do the hammers rebound ? or are they staying resting agains the firing pins ?

[Cap'n Highpockets]

Thoughts . . . .

 

It opens Ok with chambers empty ? Yes

 

Are the firing pins retracting ? ie. the springs that retract them Ok ? Yes

 

Do the hammers rebound ? or are they staying resting agains the firing pins ? Yes

[Cap'n Highpockets]

BTT

[Cabalero Chuck]

BTT

Cap'n,

 

In the chance that you were not aware of these folks, I will supply some pertinant links below.

 

Site index page with some good links on the right side:

 

http://www.lcsmith.org/index.html

 

Dating by serial number:

 

http://lcsmith.org/serial.php?error=1

 

Year of manufacture serialization chart:

 

http://lcsmith.org/shotguns/manufacture.html

 

And finally, a link to the order page for the L.C. Smith lock spring tool :

 

http://www.lcsmith.org/tool.html

 

After initially posting this reply, I came across an additional page of interest,

the next link gives detailed information as to what the grade markings mean:

 

http://www.lcsmith.org/shotguns/grades.html

 

That tool is the same profile as the one that MidwayUSA sells for better than $30.00 . Speaking of MidwayUSA, they will sell you the Radocy take-down pamphlet for the L.C. Smith hammerless SxS for $4.99. That's a good buy when compared to what others charge. I looked at one during a gun show last week, and it will guide you through dismantle/reassemble the gun. Indespensible

[Hard Cash, SASS #68128]

Another contact is Dewey Vicknair at http://www.vicknairrestorations.com/Vicknair_Restorations___Home.html

He complete restore my A grade Fox.

[Wolfgang, SASS #53480]

Cabolaro Chuck . . thanks for posting the L.C. Smith / Hunter arms links. I recently aquired a "wall hanger" with pitted damascus barrels that I've converted to .410 with inserts. Good links.