ithaca 500
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Brutus
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For parts list go to Numrich Gun Parts-then either "I" for Ithaca/SKB OR go to "S" to "SKB" find your model there.
Words of friendly advice, get yourself some good quality snap caps. These will probably save your firing pins some wear & tear.
Words of friendly advice, get yourself some good quality snap caps. These will probably save your firing pins some wear & tear.
ninepointer
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Brutus
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To ensure the firing pin mainsprings are relieved of pressure, and the firing pins are not unduly stressed by the constant snapping of metal on metal when you pull the triggers on empty chambers.
The snap caps soak up this energy and extend the service life of your firing pins.
Unlike the firing pins of most pump action and semi-automatic shotguns, the hinge action O/Us, SxSs and single shots, when these break
(firing pins) this is a job most often, the task of a well equipped gunsmith only.($$$)
just a suggestion......
Here you will find the manual,
http://stevespages.com/pdf/skb_double_manual.pdf
Ithaca imported SKB,s are very good shotguns for the money, I have had several and still have a 600 20ga.
There is no real need for snapcaps unless you are going to dryfire the snot out of it playing around, can't see a reason to do that and besides as the single trigger is an inertia activated design, you would have to give the butt a slap to get the trigger to shift.
There is also no need to release(relax)the hammer springs for storage unless it is going to be for very long(several years). It has most likely been stored cocked since new and another half century doing so is highly suspect to weaken or break the springs.
Tim.
http://stevespages.com/pdf/skb_double_manual.pdf
Ithaca imported SKB,s are very good shotguns for the money, I have had several and still have a 600 20ga.
There is no real need for snapcaps unless you are going to dryfire the snot out of it playing around, can't see a reason to do that and besides as the single trigger is an inertia activated design, you would have to give the butt a slap to get the trigger to shift.
There is also no need to release(relax)the hammer springs for storage unless it is going to be for very long(several years). It has most likely been stored cocked since new and another half century doing so is highly suspect to weaken or break the springs.
Tim.
gunsaholic
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I have seen the snap cap issued discussed many times on othrer forums. Many claim that as far as a spring goes it makes no difference if it is stored uncocked with pressure off or cocked with pressure on. Those people claim that it will not wear out or damage a spring either way. Supposedly, over time, the springs break from the sudden release of pressure as in repeated long term firing. Others disagree so do what you are comfortable with as far as snap caps.
ninepointer
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- Central Ontario
Not sure if this applies to the 500's (I have a couple of Model 100 SxS's), but if on your first outing your 2nd barrel fails to fire the first few times, it may be no cause for worry. It should loosen up soon enough. This can happen if the gun has been stored and not fired for a very long time.
as the single trigger is an inertia activated design, you would have to give the butt a slap to get the trigger to shift.
You should be also able to cycle the safety to the safe position then back to the fire position and have the second hammer fall when you pull the trigger.Brownings work in this way I know.
You should be also able to cycle the safety to the safe position then back to the fire position and have the second hammer fall when you pull the trigger.Brownings work in this way I know.
