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I'm evaluating a Stevens mod 235 (Exposed hammer) 12 Ga. S X S. The barrels appear to be fluid steel, general condition is "good".
When the locking lever is moved to the right, to open, the lever returns to center. The lever must again be mover to the right to close the breech. (cannot be "snapped "shut) I can't feel any detent or stop that would hold the latch open or see any additional lock parts.
Is this proper and correct?
There is heavy wear on the locking wedge The gun is well used and fails the "dollar bill" test for lockup. I was asked to "fix the lever spring" as it can be pushed well over center to the left, lock up is still very loose. I'm not sure it's broken, what say the smart kids?
Thanks, Paul
I'm evaluating a Stevens mod 235 (Exposed hammer) 12 Ga. S X S. The barrels appear to be fluid steel, general condition is "good".
When the locking lever is moved to the right, to open, the lever returns to center. The lever must again be mover to the right to close the breech. (cannot be "snapped "shut) I can't feel any detent or stop that would hold the latch open or see any additional lock parts.
Is this proper and correct?
There is heavy wear on the locking wedge The gun is well used and fails the "dollar bill" test for lockup. I was asked to "fix the lever spring" as it can be pushed well over center to the left, lock up is still very loose. I'm not sure it's broken, what say the smart kids?
Thanks, Paul