Trojan Forend Problem
 

I shot some clays today in preparation for grouse season and when i was done noticed my forend was loose front to back. I tightened the screws up but am a little worried that the holes in the wood might have become too large for the screws. Has anyone else had this problem? Any idea on a fix?

Chaz;
Do the screws snug up tight or do they still turn when seated and which screws are you talking about?

They are the screws that attach the forend iron to the forend wood. They will snug up but I don't want to over tighten them.

Chaz;
If the screws snug up and if, when you snap the forend back on, there is no movement, it sounds like you fixed your own problem. Just keep an eye on it and if it loosens again with minimal shooting then come back here and someone can help you. It's not a difficult repair.
BTW- Make sure you put a dab of grease on the lug that is attached to the barrels. That will help with movement of the forend with the barrels when the gun is opened.

Thank you! It is snug now just don't want it failing on me during the middle of a hunt. Absolutely I always keep the barrel lug greased.

Be sure the forend loop (lug) hasn't come loose from the barrels. It is only a soldered attachment and the Trojan forend loop takes more stress than any of the other Parker models. It is the only forend that is a snap fit without the Deeley style of latch.





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Was the whole forend moving back and forth, or just the wood?

I would not think the wood to be allowed to move all that much if the screws were loose. And if they were, the wood could easily pull right away from the iron given how much force is needed to remove a Trojan forend.

Just the wood is moving. There was not much play but when I removed the forend the screws were loose. I'll check the lug once I get home but I believe it is firmly attached.

Looks like the loop is securely attached.

Went to go shoot it again today and the screw holes gave way. So after I was able to get the forend off I drilled out the existing holes, filled with a dowel and some wood glue, then drilled for the new holes. Hopefully this will hold. Just glad it didn't fail on my upcoming hunting trip.