Hey all. I’ve got an old Iver Johnson double barrel I got from a buddy who inherited it from his father who’s passed. Now, I’m a hobbyist who dabbles in restoring guns and he gave it to me to take a look at. Upon opening it up, I realized how over my head I am. It’s a box lock (which im not familiar with to begin with) with Hercules on the side. Made in cobourg. If anyone has any idea on how to disassemble/reassemble this thing you’d be a life saver.
Iver Johnson double barrel
- Thread starter blackb3ar
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Hello, there are many vids on boxlock disassembly but you are going to learn as you go. Not sure I would tear it down if it currently functions. You can inspect firing pins, barrel join, lock up and "on face"" issues, stock without doing more than the basic disassembly. Have fun, Gary
gunrunner100
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- NW Ontario
As has been said, not tearing it down completely is your best option if it's not needed. If you do, you'll learn how to re-assemble in time...
one-mad-dog
Regular
- Location
- Central Ontario
These are great old shotguns that will soon be about 100 years old. I have several that I inherited from an uncle who died in WW2 and I still use them occasionally. Other than removing the forearms and barrels for cleaning and lubrication I wouldn't take them apart any further myself.
