Is this normal for an O/U?

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Is it normal for an O/U shotgun to have a metal sliding/"clinking" noise when tilting the gun back and forth? Sounds like there is a metal component freely sliding back and forth somewhere under the extractors when it's closed. This does not occur when it's open. Thanks!!
 
Sounds like this occurs with the gun closed and locked. This would probably be loose solder under the centre rib left over from a poor job of soldering it in place. By itself this won't cause a problem , just sounds bad and gives an indication of the overall quality of the gun. It's also a possibility that you are hearing loose rust scale sliding back and forth under the rib which would be caused by moisture being trapped under the rib due to a poor solder job leaving voids that could allow moisture entry. This could point to hidden corrosion and of course weakness. Re laying a rib is a very skilled gunsmith skill, not within the scope of most Canadian gunsmiths and is an expensive proposition. Have the gun carefully examined by a competent gunsmith to check the rib integrity and possibility of moisture ingress. If it checks out OK you can live with it or move it along.
 
If its an inertia-activated selector it could be that I guess. I have a browning that I dry-fire and to switch barrels I give it a light tap with the butt on the floor and you can hear the click of the inertial selector changing to the other firing pin.
 
Ashcroft said:
Sounds like this occurs with the gun closed and locked. This would probably be loose solder under the centre rib left over from a poor job of soldering it in place. By itself this won't cause a problem , just sounds bad and gives an indication of the overall quality of the gun. It's also a possibility that you are hearing loose rust scale sliding back and forth under the rib which would be caused by moisture being trapped under the rib due to a poor solder job leaving voids that could allow moisture entry. This could point to hidden corrosion and of course weakness. Re laying a rib is a very skilled gunsmith skill, not within the scope of most Canadian gunsmiths and is an expensive proposition. Have the gun carefully examined by a competent gunsmith to check the rib integrity and possibility of moisture ingress. If it checks out OK you can live with it or move it along.
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As usual, Ashcroft gives the answer I was going to suggest but much more clearly explained and in much more detail than I would have.;)
 
rembolt said:
Remove the barrels from the action .this may help to determine what part of the gun the noise is coming from .
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Thanks! Just got home and got to take a closer look. Sorry for the blurry photo, but it's that round bar in the middle sliding freely back and forth that's causing the noise. Is it supposed to be doing that?

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That wuld be the cocking lever or limb or piece. Usually a spring holds it forward once the gun is cocked. Need to know the make and model to be sure. I've never seen a round one, usually they are a flat bar. Experts will soon tell you more.
 
bdft said:
That wuld be the cocking lever or limb or piece. Usually a spring holds it forward once the gun is cocked. Need to know the make and model to be sure. I've never seen a round one, usually they are a flat bar. Experts will soon tell you more.
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Thanks. It's a Stoeger Double Defense. I do see one other person complaining about this online, but no confirmation if it's supposed to that.
 
Yes appears to be the cocking rod .once the hammers are cocked the rod may be free to float .release the hammers but don't open the gun and check for the noise again .
 
That rod should be greased anyway and that may restrict its movement a bit. Stoegers are not known for their high tolerances so it might just be a case of sloppy fit. If it effects the gun's operation, pull the stock off and look for broken springs. I don't think Stoegers are that complicated.
 
I bought an O/U Maverick that has a pendulum that blocks the trigger when the gun isn't close to level. It does rattle, and should be removed!
 
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