Splinter to Beavertail conversion

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

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.

But not to the extent that doing so will cause a loose fitment problem with the original splinter forend.





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[B. Dudley]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

But not to the extent that doing so will cause a loose fitment problem with the original splinter forend..

Correct. This is where the toggle key being reworked will do the trick. Not the lug. If the lug is left alone, both forends can be used on that set of barrels.

The toggle key would have to be removed from the iron and gradually reworked until it fits. That is, once it is confirmed that the wood is not causing the hangup. Remove the forend iron assembly from the wood and install it on the barrels. If it will not seat with the toggle engaged, then the toggle needs to be reworked. If it does fully install, then the wood needs to be reworked.