Gunsmith for a Charles Daly 500 SXS 20 gauge

[Scott Bear]

Does anyone know of a gunsmith that could work on a box lock action?

Would prefer someone close to Prince George but it doesn't really matter.

Thanks for any help.

 

[gunsaholic]

What does it need done?

 

[Scott Bear]

Rear stock is loose. I can't get the front bottom plate screw out and I don't want to strip it.

 

[gunsaholic]

Is the stock cracked you think? You should be able to tighten the stock screws without removing the trigger plate screw. Just remove the trigger guard and tighten the screw at the rear that goes through to the top strap and tighten the screw under the opening lever. You shouldn't have to remove that trigger plate unless you are wanting to take the stock right off. I bought a small 1/4" impact driver for removing stubborn screws. But you have to have the proper bit.
Edit--I checked mine. I see the trigger plate extends far enough that it covers the screw going through to the top strap. So, yep, the trigger plate has to come off.

 

[Scott Bear]

Yeah, it's not like a normal box lock. The trigger plate goes all the way back to the rear tang and the slots around the triggers are not big enough to slip it over the triggers. You can get to the screw under the trigger guard but it is already tight. I suspect something with the wood is going on inside the mechanism.

 

[cjdawe]

If your not comfortable you should send it out good call on you ,that little Japanese Daly is a great little gun and any gun is easy to #### up if your not versed ... taking instructions on how to repair online is foggy at best ,I'm on the other side of the country but could take a look in the New Year no problem .

 

[gunsaholic]

Mr. Dawe is a good one to send it to!

 

[Scott Bear]

If I could get the screw out I might be able to fix it but if it needs a new stock I wouldn't be able to make one. I'm hoping something might be cracked and a bit of glue would fix it.

 

[Zedbra]

Have you tried to heat the screw with a soldering iron?

 

[Scott Bear]

No, I put it in the freezer which worked to get the fore end nut off of my 870. I'll give it a try.

 

[farshot]

There are two screws to remove.
The first is a long machine screw at the rear of the tang (upwards from the base, under the trigger guard. You must first remove the trigger guard screw and swing the trigger guard away to see that screw head).
The second is the long machine screw that goes down from under the opening lever.
I did not find it necessary to remove the main receiver block screws from the bottom of the receiver.
But, it does make it easier..... those 2 main screws are a bugger. The one came out easier than the other.

Use thin driver bits or ones that fit perfectly.
It takes a lot of torque to remove the main receiver screws and you may damage it or the bits or both.

 

[gunsaholic]

wrong post.

 

[Dr_Greenthumb]

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