The repros are pretty consistent in manufacture from gun to gun. So for the most part you should not have any major issues. But each case can potentially vary.
I have found that the Steel Shot Special guns and the Sporting Clays Special guns have barrels that are a bit wider overall than the standard repros. So BTFE fitment can be an issue on those guns.
But it sounds like you are headed in the right direction. The forend lever not seating down is likely due to minor adjustment being needed in the area of the forend lug/toggle key engagement. One or the other needs to be reworked some to get the lever to fully seat.
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