Posted by George Hvozda on March 27, 2021, 5:07 pm
Have a 1928 vintage Hunter Arms Fulton 20 gauge that has been in the family since purchased new by my father.
Starting about thirty years ago it developed a problem where the right barrel will hang fire sporadically. As a result it was pretty much retired, but over the years since it's been inspected and cleaned by three different gunsmiths with no resolution to the problem.
Two years ago decided to give it another try. Went out and shot three rounds of skeet with no issue. The next week on a pheasant hunt, a bird went up and the right trigger pulled - then nothing. The bird landed and was gone before the barrel fired. Can't remember if the primer was looked at.
I've been told grease and dirt build up, but as mentioned cleaning and reassembly by a professional does not fix the problem. Was then told shells, but new factory ammo always used and never a problem with the left barrel.
At a loss. Any ideas?
Thanks, George
hvozdag38@gmail.com
Re: Hunter Arms Hang Fire?
Posted by Bill Schodlatz on March 27, 2021, 7:47 pm, in reply to "Hunter Arms Hang Fire?"
You might try switching the fireing pins from one side to the other. test it with primed hulls not loaded ones. While you make thest verify the the pin holes are clean.
bill
Re: Hunter Arms Hang Fire?
Posted by Charlie Brooks on March 27, 2021, 10:23 pm, in reply to "Hunter Arms Hang Fire?"
George,You might try switching the springs from one side to the other.I have had springs go bad several times.They appeared to have plenty of tension,but not enough.In every case,when I changed the spring the problem went away.Make sure that your sear lever is not dragging on the lock plate at some point in its travel.Charlie.
Re: Hunter Arms Hang Fire?
Posted by George Hvozda on March 28, 2021, 5:11 am, in reply to "Hunter Arms Hang Fire?"
Bill and Charlie,
Appreciate the suggestions. Located a highly recommended gunsmith overnight and will mention when taking to him next week.
Would like to get another season or two out of this sweet old shotgun.