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Post by scotwisconsin on Jan 6, 2013 22:23:57 GMT -5
I just got a #24 for my birthday. 22/410 made in 63. Looks to near new. Problem is the front stock pops off too easy as you would when you would break it down. The spring inside the front stock (part #33) that flips out the arm (part #32) on this websites schematic, that grabs the tang on the bottom of the 410 barrel, does not flip out the mechanism with much force. I have a stevens 94 single shot in 410 that breaks down the same way but the parts are slightly different. On my 94 the mechanism has more spring load. You really have to pull down on the front stock with quite a bit of force to get the gun to break down. not so on my #24. I haven't shot it yet but I an guessing the front stock will probably pop off with a firm grip carying it around. Will replacing this spring prevent the front stock from popping off so easy or is there something else to look for to tighten up this front stock so it doesnt pop off so easy?
First time posting. Finally got the #24 I have been dreaming of for many years! cant wait to shoot it.
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Post by cas on Jan 6, 2013 22:45:15 GMT -5
ooooh… maybe one of the guys will chime in on this. I swore there was a write up somewhere online on how to do it but now I don't know where. (heck, I thought it was in the FAQ but it's not)
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Post by jeffb1911 on Jan 7, 2013 2:50:23 GMT -5
What i've done many times is to "lengthen" the lever that is inside the forend. Just bend it a VERY TINY BIT straightening it out just slightly. Makes it hold tighter.
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Post by ee on Jan 7, 2013 9:10:19 GMT -5
The result of the method Jeff describes is what you want, to lengthen the mousetrap forend spring. Bending it is one way, flattening is another, with a hammer, both are lengthening the forend spring, just a little bit, don't go too far. Don't hit it hard, just a little tap of the hammer on the spring against a vice or anvil, or even a board.
Another way to tighten the forend is to tap the forend hook on the bottom of the barrels toward the breech, thereby putting more pressure againt the forend spring. Light taps and just one or two at a time. Keep trying the forend back on the gun and you should feel it getting tighter each time you tap.
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Post by jeffb1911 on Jan 8, 2013 23:49:39 GMT -5
i've usually taken the lever out, put it in a vise so that i can control just how much i straighten it.
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Post by campbellkids on Jan 14, 2013 20:47:17 GMT -5
I've done everything that is already mentioned and still had issues. I ended up using a spring from a small hair clip that my daughter had. Look at the spring in the gun and then go on a house hunt for something close to the function. The new springs hold it to the gun very well. They have not come loose since.
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Post by wileyh on Jan 23, 2013 8:16:58 GMT -5
Go to the FAQ page and look at the parts diagram on the right. Part #62 the forend iron closest to the reciever. A shim between that part and the forarm wood will tighten it up. I used a piece of veneer and it is almost invisable.
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