victor sarasquita sidelock

[kody]

Hi all

Anyone know how to take the locks off the above gun is just a matter of taking

The screws out both sides then gently prising locks off

[JohnfromUK]

Remove the screw(s). Take great care not to damage the heads.

 

DON'T EVER 'PRISE' - this will damage the wood.

 

The locks may shake out; if not then proceed as below;

 

One lockplate will have clearance holes for the screws (often the right), one threaded holes (often the left). Screw the screw(s) into the outside of the threaded lockplate a few turns. Gently pull on this screw to remove the lockplate. Note that there is a tongue at the front where the lock sits in the bar of the action, so the back of the lock comes out first 'hinging' about the front.

 

To remove the other lockplate use a thin punch or dowel to gently push it out from the inside by inserting the tool through the removed lockplate.

 

When the locks are out, be careful not to 'trigger' them accidentally.

 

It is generally not a good idea (my opinion) to remove locks too frequently. A close fit to the wood is needed to ensure water doesn't get in easily, and frequent removal, however carefully done, can loosen this.

[figgy]

Unscrew the lock screws a few mm then gently tap the screw head with the handle of the screw driver this should then pop the opposite lock out from the stock.

Edited December 8, 2016 by figgy

[kody]

Many thanks for this bud I'm shooting Saturday and rain is forecast so will have to strip her down

Regards dave

The is to both of you

[fortune]

 

The locks may shake out; if not then proceed as below;

 

Screw the screw(s) into the outside of the threaded lockplate a few turns. Gently pull on this screw to remove the lockplate. Note that there is a tongue at the front where the lock sits in the bar of the action, so the back of the lock comes out first 'hinging' about the front.

Why do you want to take the side plates off for? Unless you really have to take the sidelock plates off don't do it. If you just want to have a look at them I have posted a picture of my lock on a previous thread about Sarasquetta's. If you do take them off make sure that you have the right tip section of screwdriver and be careful to avoid getting out of line or you WILL rip the screw slots

[fortune]

I'm shooting Saturday and rain is forecast so will have to strip her down

Why? The rain won't get into the locks Unless you jump into a pond or use it for a canoe paddle. The only place that any water might get in there is via the lock bolt and you are more likely to pack up and go home if it rains that hard.

[kody]

Why? The rain won't get into the locks Unless you jump into a pond or use it for a canoe paddle. The only place that any water might get in there is via the lock bolt and you are more likely to pack up and go home if it rains that hard.[/quote

Won't be packing up early bud not after paying £200 for a days on the pheasants ha ha

[fortune]

Why? The rain won't get into the locks Unless you jump into a pond or use it for a canoe paddle. The only place that any water might get in there is via the lock bolt and you are more likely to pack up and go home if it rains that hard.[/quote

Won't be packing up early bud not after paying £200 for a days on the pheasants ha ha

Have a great day and don't worry about water getting into the action.

[figgy]

Full choke if it gets wet take it apart dry it and lightly oil it. A lot of guns get ruined when getting wet and owners don't open them up to dry them out. don't keep doing it often as this will wear the tight fit to the timber in-letting.

[kody]

Thanks all

[buze]

... or you could give a good layer of wax on the sides and top, pretty much everywhere that is exposed and migth let water in. It'll make her watertight, and it's easy to remove and/or buff out afterward..