Worn Hinge Pin?

[Kensal Rise]

Originally Posted by John Campbell

Opinions on this issue are endless.

Ergo est.

[B. Dudley]

I am working with some local sources right now to try and have some Parker parts made that would be very beneficial. Such as replacement and oversized roll joints. Also replacement straight cut bolts for early Hammerless style guns. The other item is high headed buttplate screws that will allow for proper fitting and timing of screw slots.

I have installed some NOS roll joints that were new with no wear to them since they had never been installed in a gun. It gives the extra material needed to rework the hook with no welding. It is a great option, but the lack of usable joints make it a rare option.
The only thing os that the joint would have to be hardened. It is a good option when a gun is being re-cased.

I have a whole bin of used roll joints, but most are as worn or more worn than the one you may be needing to replace.

[BRDHNTR]

So would the preferred solution be to send it out to have the barrel hook addressed? In as much as with the fore end on it is tight to the face, I would prefer a longer term solution short of replacing the pin.

And who would be the best shop for this job?

[John Taddeo]

I sent one to Mr. Merrington to look at (same issue , for end pulled it tight) had him put a new roll joint and back on face to finish the restoration and ice the cake.. Figured it this way, she is good for another 100 yrs.. Opinions are just that, but the gun seems to be is beautiful shape, finish her up...

[BRDHNTR]

With the fore end on I slipped a piece of paper between the breech end and the frame face and closed the action. Paper tight would not slide out.

With the fore end off, I slipped a piece of paper between the breech end and the frame face and closed the action. Paper tight, would not slide out. With he fore end off, I could feel some side to side play between the breech face and frame face. No play up or down, just slight play on side to side basis.

Does that sound like enough play to send out? Or just live with it for time being?

[Bruce Day]

Originally Posted by allen newell

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Does that sound like enough play to send out? Or just live with it for time being?

1. No

2. Yes

[Steve Havener]

Line your barrel hook with a piece of common aluminum foil and close the action on a piece of tissue paper. If the paper doesn't pull out shoot the gun and enjoy it.

[BRDHNTR]

Thanks Bruce.
Steve. I lined the barrel hook with foil as you suggested and closed the gun. No play in action whatsoever but fore end latch would not close (Dean you were correct that any fix to the barrel hook would require re fitting of the fore end mechanism). Since the play is not severe, I'll follow Bruce Day's advice and live with it for now. Thanks to all and Happy New Year