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Part for 12 Ga. field grade

Posted by Scott Ammon on February 24, 2021, 10:29 am

I have an LC Smith 12 Ga. field grade that was made in 1916. Was having difficulty attaching and removing the forend.I separated the metal components of the forend from the wood. On the underside of the metal parts is thin metal piece that functions as a spring on each end. it is attached by a screw in the middle.The spring is broken. Can anyone direct me to where I might locate a replacement? I would appreciate any suggestions.

Re: Part for 12 Ga. field grade

Posted by Ken Descovich on February 24, 2021, 11:00 am, in reply to "Part for 12 Ga. field grade "

I have seen after taking apart guns that people have replaced that part with a piece cut from a tape measure. If all you want to do is get the forend serviceable that may be a option.
Ken

Re: Part for 12 Ga. field grade

Posted by Scott Ammon on February 24, 2021, 11:53 am, in reply to "Re: Part for 12 Ga. field grade "

Thank you for the suggestion

Re: Part for 12 Ga. field grade

Posted by David Williamson on February 24, 2021, 12:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Part for 12 Ga. field grade "

I have used an old hacksaw blade (.012). A little hard to cut with shears but works. Drilling the hole requires a lot of pressure on the bit and is recommended to use a drill press with a drop of oil on the bit.

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