Dogs Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 Hi, got a midland hammer gun which when open allows the cross bolt to go back into the action , which then of course requires you to use the top lever to clear it again to close the gun, just wondering if this is the case sometimes with these guns or theres wear somewhere ? Never had one that does this before and it spoils what is a lovely gun , would I be right in thinking the forward lump is responsible for retaining the cross bolt open and perhaps worn or is there some other area I should look at ? Anybody with a midland with the same issue ? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Dogs said: Hi, got a midland hammer gun which when open allows the cross bolt to go back into the action , which then of course requires you to use the top lever to clear it again to close the gun, just wondering if this is the case sometimes with these guns or theres wear somewhere ? Never had one that does this before and it spoils what is a lovely gun , would I be right in thinking the forward lump is responsible for retaining the cross bolt open and perhaps worn or is there some other area I should look at ? Anybody with a midland with the same issue ? Cheers On most side by sides the top lever returns to its position when the gun is opened. I think that you’ll find that the top lever activates the cross bolt so has to be used to allow the barrels to be returned onto the action. If that is the case, the operation of the gun is perfectly normal. Can I ask (respectfully) whether you are used to modern O/Us that have a hold open top lever? OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogs Posted May 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 HI bud, it's probably due to the previous 's x 's hammer gun I had , which held open until closed , you could be right ? If so , it just feels a bit of a blight on a nice gun really ? Are you suggesting the top lever may have a sear or something within the guns action ( if it is designed to stay open that is ) that may be the fault ? Thanks for getting back bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Boggy Posted May 16, 2021 Report Share Posted May 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Dogs said: HI bud, it's probably due to the previous 's x 's hammer gun I had , which held open until closed , you could be right ? If so , it just feels a bit of a blight on a nice gun really ? Are you suggesting the top lever may have a sear or something within the guns action ( if it is designed to stay open that is ) that may be the fault ? Thanks for getting back bud There are more informed members on here than me, but if I recall, with my old hammer gun with cross bolt, the top lever had to be moved over to the right to enable the gun to shut. Perfectly normal as I understand it. Perhaps Gunman on here maybe able to give a more definitive answer to your query. Are you able to post any photos ? OB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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