Repro Warning

[SXS OHIO]

It has come to my attention that the top action screw under the top lever can become frozen to the inner sleeve. The gunsmith thinks moisture gets in and mixes with residue acides from the color case process. If this happens the gun cannot be disassembled and will require expensive sergery and new parts. Owners like me will need to remove the screw, clean all the parts with solvent and lub with gun greece. A Q-tip works well to clean the screw port on the receiver. I do not like to mess with belly screws but they can freeze as well. I have serviced my hunting guns top screws....only one was hard to remove. I think it was close to being frozen. Thanks all SXS ohio...(-:

[Walt Kowalski]

Thanks for that info! A quick check and lube of my screws sounds like it's in order!
Is there any harm done (other than the possibility of buggering up a screw?)
I would probably, remove one at a time, cleaning and lubing each one rather than take out all three...and yes, I do have the proper drivers...

What kind of grease, or lube is best for this? I have many different types of lube and would have thought a drop of good gun oil would suffice in place of grease, but if grease is the only option, what is the brand name??

Thanks again!

[John Farrell, Charter Member #33]

If I was going to solve a problem described by Ohio SxS, I would remove the screw and coat it with RIG before reinstalling it. RIG would have protected Noah's SxS on the Ark if it had been left outside while it was raining.

[Big D]

+1 for RIG. Love that stuff. I was panicked when it was announced that the company that produce it was going out of business. I bought up two lifetimes worth and then another comany has stated making the stuff again.

[John Farrell, Charter Member #33]

RIG = Rust Inhibiting Grease. I, too, have a lifetime supply of the stuff. I use it on my sheepskin pads to wipe down all my guns after handling them. And occasionally (when I remember to do it) run a RIG coated patch through my cleaned barrels before putting the guns away for the season, week, month or day. Then, I put the patch back into the little jelly jar I keep it in for use the next time I remember to do it.

[SXS OHIO]

Yes....rig is the stuff

[Paul P.]

Where do you get this RIG?

[Carson Eddings]

I have Parker Repro #12-0745. The gun exploded on a recent trip to South Dakota.
No damage to me, but the stock is shattered. Anyone know where I can order, or get
a good used one? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Carson Eddings carsoneddings@aol.com

[Paul P.]

Carson, PM Brian Dudley. He is a member and has made some very nice stocks for Parkers.

[Brush Buster]

Originally Posted by Carson Eddings

I have Parker Repro #12-0745. The gun exploded on a recent trip to South Dakota.
No damage to me, but the stock is shattered. Anyone know where I can order, or get
a good used one? Any suggestions greatly appreciated.

Carson Eddings carsoneddings@aol.com

Carson ,First of all apparently you weren't hurt ,Thank god for That !!! But what in the World happened that your Repro " Exploded " ,I have never heard of this happening with a Parker Repro before ! Russ