Sarasqueta SXS shotgun

[d4dave1]

I inherited a Sarasqueta SXS shotgun from my father some time ago. My father discovered that the shotgun will fire if the action is snapped closed just a bit too roughly. He made me very aware of this issue while he was still alive so I have been very careful with the shotgun.

I asked an Edmonton area gunsmith if there was anything he could do to repair the firearm, but he said parts were no longer available so repairs were not possible. I respect his opinion and knowledge, however I thought as a last chance I would run it past the good folks on CGN.

Beyond this, if the firearm is not repairable, do I disable the gun and turn it into a wall hanger, or simply destroy the firearm? I have to admit that I am not much in favour of a wall hanger for two reasons. One, we don't have much wall space, and two, wall hangers are visible through windows to thieves and sort of advertise that there are firearms in the house.

I will NOT sell the firearm as is because it could very easily injure someone. My father purchased the shotgun later in his life so there is not much sentimental value to the firearm plus I have a number of other firearms from my father.

Any input or ideas?
Dave​

 

[Jay]

I would look for a second opinion on having it repaired. Gunco here in Ottawa is great, I would be surprised if it was not repairable.

Cheers
Jay
P.S. My condolences on your father's passing.

 

[Leeper]

The saresqueta is not a bad Spanish shotgun but, occasionally, the hammers and/or sears were a little soft and would wear excessively. This is likely the problem here. The sear notches may be able to be touched up and hardened or the same could be done to the sear nose. If too worn, it might be necessary to build up, re-cut, and harden one or both surfaces.. I think Carey Stricker in Saskatchewan is doing some double gun work.

 

[Ol' Flinter]

If there is any looseness in the fit of the butt stock to the action then an upward movement of the stock may press the triggers upward enough to fire one or both barrels: I had an old double that would do that. Otherwise, the culprit is likely as described by Leeper.

 

[blauber]

I am not a gunsmith, an amateur that tinkers. I would suggest that it is repairable even without parts available. Box lock shotties are easy to dismantle to diagnose an issue like you have. It may not be a quick fix, but I'm sure the right smith will get'er shooting safe.