Browning Light Twelve - Reassembling stock

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BDBroncosFan

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I have a Browning Light Twelve that I am trying to re assemble. I was trying to tighten the stock, so I removed all screws from the under side of the stock, BAD MOVE :mad:. The one closest to the trigger didn't need to be removed, and it was holding in place, a piece that is tension mounted clear through to the trigger mechanism (#62 on the owner's manual schematic. I'm sorry that I don't know the exact terms here). My problem is this, I can't seem to get the screw back in the piece with the tension (#62). I was hoping someone here might have some advice to make it a bit easier to accomplish this. Maybe taking out the trigger assembly, etc... I'm really not sure and just taking a shot in the dark here. If the easiest/only way is the way I am currently trying to do it... do you have ANY advice on ways/techniques to get the screw back into the "tense" piece? ANY advise will be GREATLY appreciated!!!

Thanks in advance... BDBroncosFan
 
Yes, you don't want to release the mainspring. Now you need to remove the trigger assembly and the stock, release the hammer, then put the mainspring back in and tighten the screw. I am sure you will remember not to turn screws you are unsure about in the future.
 
First and foremost... YES, I will definitely refrain from turning screws I am unsure of in the future, that's for sure. Just to avoid having this problem a second time, do you know of any links or sites that would provide help or diagrams for removing the trigger assembly, etc.?

And again, please let me say thank you for your advice and prompt reply!
 
Now that you have the trigger guard assembly out to remount the main spring. Clean the whole works and relube all the pivot points. Wipe out the inside of the action, check if it's really dirty then clean the whole gun. This is something you won't have to do for about another 20 years.

While you at it study how J.M. Browning designed the whole shotgun, in terms of a machinest it's a work of art. Remember this gun was designed over a 100 years ago and is still one of the best today. The A5 can hold it's own anywhere anytime.
 
First things first... thank you to Scorch & Jaguarxk120! After a long and very educational process, my Light Twelve is back in one piece & fully functional, with the stock squared up to the receiver like I originally set out to do. I did clean & oil all the parts and pivot points inside. It was nothing short of amazing actually seeing the inside of that shotgun. It really is a work of art. Thanks again to you both for your help and guidance! It was a little nerve racking at times, but after all is said and done, I learned a lot of really cool things about this shotgun!

Thanks again, it is truly appreciated!

BDBroncosFan
 
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