The old learnig curve, Long-gun Wedges

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In all my years of working with M/L long-guns, I have never run into a "Keyed" and "Pinned" wedge but have read about them. That is until my latest acquisition. A Pedersoli SxS in 12Ga. I knew it was going to be there as soon as I pulled the barrel. Sure enough, there it was and a pretty neat application. This SxS only has one wedge that you really can't afford to lose. ;)

I only mention this because I think this application would be suited on a double wedge application where the two fight each other and one will lose and fall out. As an example, the Lyman Great Plains. Basically the wedge has a slotted shank and the stock channel has a pin, that rides in the slot and keep the wedge from falling out. It may come loose and kind of hang out but your will never lose it. I have a friend of mine who always carries an extra wedge. I suspect that I will be converting his and mine, before next hunting season...:)

Be Safe !!!
 
Browning Mountain rifle.

I think the Baker also had pinned wedges.
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Gary, that is good to know and I have found that the Browning Mountain rifle has two "keyed" wedges but no capture pins. I don't quite understand that ... :confused:

Be Safe !!!
 
My Hawken has pinned keys but it was hand built. The "wedges" on rifles really aren't wedges they're the key part. On a double keyed barrel one is always longer than the other so carrying one spare doesn't make any sense. The pins that hold the keys in are the capture pins.
 
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An easy fix on the wedge is to give it a slight bend in the middle, this will create friction and keep it in place. Had that issue with my TC Renegade when I first bought it over 12 years ago....been problem free ever since.
 
I like (insist) on having them captive. less to keep track of and on doubles don't have to not get the right one in the correct slot.
 
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