jpy15026 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Newbe Here, I just bought a Spanish SXS (Eiber?) 12 ga Coach Gun, manufactured 12/76 that has the Greener Crossbolt I can't believe how hard it is to cock the hammers back.Is this normal or is just my arthritis Thanks in advance jpy15026 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Yep. Normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 But they can be tuned for easier use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 nice lookin' gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Hangtree Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Does it have coiled hammer springs or leaf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 If your contemplating messing with the Main Springs, be sure to get a replacement set BEFORE you begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpy15026 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 19 hours ago, Marshal Hangtree said: Does it have coiled hammer springs or leaf? I have no Idea about the workings,just know how to pull the triggers and make it go bang ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpy15026 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 Are Rossi,Winchester,Baikal etc with external hammers all about the same level of difficulty to pull the hammers back? It doesn't appear that this gun was shot much,does anyone know if it will ease up in time and be easier to cock the hammers ? If I leave them stored in a cocked position for a few weeks will that ease them up a bit?Thanks Much Pardners ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Quote I have no Idea about the workings,just know how to pull the triggers and make it go bang ; ) * Take th shot gun to a gunsmith and talk to him. Re: duplicate set of springs if you plan to do a kitchen table modification - good luck finding a set Other options: * Sell the external cock shotgun and buy an internal cock one * Two Ibuprofen and a bottle of water before the match to relieve the arthritis pain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCandless Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Here's a recent video from Warden Calloway on replacing leaf springs on a sidelock shotgun. Get in touch with him he's made quite a hobby of working on old shotguns: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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