What tool to adjust Lefever ball and socket joint?

[Mark Ouellette]

Does anyone have experiance adjusting the socket of a Lefever's adjustable ball and socket action joint?

Is there a special or favorite tool that one should use?

Thanks,
Mark

[John Dallas]

A checkbook?

[Mark Ouellette]

John,

Nope, one's checkbook is not required!

Unlike other American doubles, the first hammerless, Lefever has an adjustable ball and socket joint. Before adusting mine I want to find a better tool that a small pair of needlenose pliers.

Too bad the other makers did not copy this feature!

[Eric Eis]

Mark did you post this question over on the Lefever site? I'm sure they would have the answer.

[Brad Bachelder]

Mark, I have the tool, bring it up and I will let you use it.
brad

[Mark Ouellette]

Brad,

The gun is a Lefever D Grade 10 gauge that you'll enjoy seeing.

Thanks!
Mark

[Bill Murphy]

Mark, is it a screw slot or a two hole spanner? Many years ago, I made a punch type tool to break them loose, but I had one that just wouldn't break. Brownell sells an adjustable spanner that probably works better than the spanners I have made.

[Mark Ouellette]

Hi Bill,

The gun has the 2-hole spanner. Thanks for the information. I am to visit Bachelders in 2 weeks and will, thanks to Brad, use their tool. After that I will check out Brownells's spanners (per your recommendation!) with a good idea of what to look for.

Respectfully,
Mark

[Mark Ouellette]

Eris,

Thanks for the advice for the Lefever forum. I asked here first because I know that there are Parkerfiles that have a few Lefevers on the side...

Mark

[Frank Cronin]

Brad,

The gun is a Lefever D Grade 10 gauge that you'll enjoy seeing.

Thanks!
Mark

Wow! This sounds like a real nice Lefever. A seldom seen D grade in a 10! Sweet!

If you have pictures, please share.

[Mark Ouellette]

Frank,

I have not shot photos yet. Sometime soon...

Mark