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Unread 11-16-2016, 01:30 AM   #1
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Hey Guys,
I need a little help. I took my 10 gauge parker lifter to my gunsmith to clean the inside. When I got it home the lifter mechanism will not reset all the way. It is spongy and the barrels are loose? The gun was very tight on face and the lifter lever protruded out of the action a lot farther before I took it to the gunsmith. Could someone please tell me what the issue might be.

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Unread 11-16-2016, 06:31 AM   #2
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The issue is that you took it to the wrong "gunsmith".

There are gunsmiths in Utah who specialize in Parkers and other classic American SXS guns.
I seem to remember there is one in Ogden but his name escapes me at the moment.






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Yes, they are not real difficult haven't had mine apart for long time. Seems like it took a couple of goes though to get it right. You need to fix your Utah had me scratching my head for a little.
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The issue is that you took it to the wrong "gunsmith".

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Dean is right

few gunsmiths are double gunsmiths

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I am trying to think of what the issue could be. The lifter mechanism is very simple with little parts to it.
Something sounds to be preventing the bolt from closing all the way. Maybe the retaining screw in the bolt is not seated all the way and it is hitting the frame when the bolt moves forward. ??
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Unread 11-16-2016, 11:03 AM   #6
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I have seen that happen with a burred up screw head on the bolt. Could he have forgot to put the spring back in?
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No. a left out spring would mean No movement at all. Maybe a broken off, thus shortened, spring.
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Can you pull the lifter down and tighten the gun?
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The gunsmith I use is very good. Used him for over 10 years. Before I take it back to him I was hoping someone could tell me what to look for. Possibly the coil spring that the lifter pushes against is kinked or smashed?

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Take it back, you might accidentally ruin the gun, remember
It's very difficult to get parts
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