Westley Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 22 hours ago, captainhastings said: Yes with in forty minutes any way. Never used one before. A sense a big bill coming lol. I will get a service as it will be worth it though How much did the last service cost you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted July 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Westley said: How much did the last service cost you ? Only acquired the gun about a year ago. Like I say been quoted 80.00 now. Won't be able to get it there for a week or two so will use as it is for time being Edited July 6, 2020 by captainhastings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 44 minutes ago, captainhastings said: Only acquired the gun about a year ago. Like I say been quoted 80.00 now. Won't be able to get it there for a week or two so will use as it is for time being The gun could be 40 to 50 years old and as you say, you do not know it's history. It looks to be in reasonable condition inside, so should give you many years of trouble free shooting. BUT, remember it's age, things can wear out, bits can drop off or break, I know because I was around 35 when that gun was built and bits are now breaking or dropping off me ! 😂 Get it fixed, enjoy it and look after it. I have an O/U Trap version of a Pigeon Grade, mechanically sound, but just a small crack in the forend. I do know it's history over the last 40 years and it still gets the occasional outing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 18 hours ago, captainhastings said: No it is definitely the top lever locking plate screw that has sheared. The spring is fine and I assembled with out it and every thing functions as it should. £80 for a service plus parts if needed so will get it booked in Hello, that sounds reasonable, good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhastings Posted July 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 Well I took it to another shop in my area and he charged £50 took 4 days to order the part and fit it. Had it on the pigeons this afternoon and it was flawless. Well chuffed. I pulled off some great shots at least for me and it was a pleasure to use. So much prefer it over me hatsan semi which seems so bulky in comparison. I love it. Am I allowed to name the shop ? Be nice to give the fella a bit of support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabbitbosher Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 On 06/07/2020 at 13:54, captainhastings said: No it is definitely the top lever locking plate screw that has sheared. The spring is fine and I assembled with out it and every thing functions as it should. £80 for a service plus parts if needed so will get it booked in Gunsmith is Definitely the way forward 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted July 26, 2020 Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 17 hours ago, captainhastings said: Well I took it to another shop in my area and he charged £50 took 4 days to order the part and fit it. Had it on the pigeons this afternoon and it was flawless. Well chuffed. I pulled off some great shots at least for me and it was a pleasure to use. So much prefer it over me hatsan semi which seems so bulky in comparison. I love it. Am I allowed to name the shop ? Be nice to give the fella a bit of support Great. It's always cheering when there's a follow up to an earlier problem and the follow up gives good news. Thank you for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krico woodcock Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 I know this is a old thread, but exactly the same thing has happened to my 23 sxs. Top lever locking plate screw sheared. I have sourced one in America, its only $14, but its alot of hassle getting it. Can anyone advise a easier source? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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