New member has a Ithaca Lewis project - Page 7

alcaviglia · 12-01-2015, 04:58 PM

Good luck with Numrich. FYI: their return policy is very good should there be a discrepency in the part.

Also,

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Originally Posted by Doug Moulton

It turns out I need a new locking bolt. Someone in the past drill a hole in it so the set screw wouldn't let the straddle block from slipping. So I can't adjust it now...

Curious, how were you opening the action if the straddle block was not set to the locking bolt? Were you having to partially disassemble the receiver, or would the straddle block's set screw catch somewhere along the way moving the bolt rearward enough to clear the lug?

Doug Moulton · 12-01-2015, 06:16 PM

It's all there and working but the straddle block needs to be adjusted to keep the lever centered when closed. But I can't adjust it because a former owner drilled a hole in the bolt to prevent the straddle block from slipping on the bolt.

larrycarver · 12-02-2015, 07:07 AM

Could I possibly have that Lewis schematic emailed to me? wrgrguns@aol.com

B. Dudley · 12-02-2015, 08:41 AM

I possibly have a bolt for a lewis. Let me check today.

alcaviglia · 12-02-2015, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Moulton

It's all there and working but the straddle block needs to be adjusted to keep the lever centered when closed. But I can't adjust it because a former owner drilled a hole in the bolt to prevent the straddle block from slipping on the bolt.

I see.

There is also a dovetailed piece on the straddle block that is used for adjustment via the top-lever cam. That may come in handy if the lever doesn't need a lot of adjustment.

B. Dudley · 12-02-2015, 09:41 AM

I checked and i have a pair of Lewis bolts on hand. Along with likey most any other internal part that you may need.
If you would like to purchase anything, please contact me.

Doug Moulton · 12-02-2015, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by larrycarver

Could I possibly have that Lewis schematic emailed to me? wrgrguns@aol.com

I never heard back from the guy that was offering to send me the parts schematics.

Doug Moulton · 12-02-2015, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Dudley

I checked and i have a pair of Lewis bolts on hand. Along with likey most any other internal part that you may need.
If you would like to purchase anything, please contact me.

Thank you Brian. I used your link and went to your website, found your phone number and gave you a call. I left you a detailed message of what I'm looking for.

Wundermech · 08-12-2021, 09:38 PM

Hi all,
I’m way late to this thread and a newbie on the Parker Gun forums. I’m working on CAD drawings for the Lewis components and an exploded view drawing. I’m measuring what I have on hand, but some parts have been through a lot in the past 115 years. I saw that alcaviglia had a notebook with dimensions and was working on an assembly guide if I recall correctly. Is there anyway to access that info? I did see his album with the photos of the disassembled action components. Right now, I’d like to see if anyone has overall length dimensions for the firing pins. The two I have measure 1.157” and 1.176”. Both are peened a bit where they’ve been struck by the hammers. I have similar threads going on shotgunworld, but no luck yet. Ultimately, I’d like to post and share the final drawings as a reference for anyone interested.
Thanks,
Wundermech

alcaviglia · 08-13-2021, 10:10 AM

Had all but forgotten about this thread. I haven't been into a Lewis model in a few years, but I do have all of the dimensions, including those of both firing pins as observed on the one in the album (1901). I'm travelling at the moment, so I will not be able to access those figures until I return on 30 August.

When home, I can send to you what I have.