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by Saintee
Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:01 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Need a Forend
Replies: 2
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Need a Forend

I am seeking a forend for a 12 gauge, Baker Batavia Leader with or without the wood. If anyone has one that they would be willing to sell, or knows of someone who might have one available for sale, I would be grateful for the info. Gunparts.com is out of stock on them. Thanks. Ed
by Saintee
Mon Nov 04, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Hard Opening Redux
Replies: 4
Views: 2611

Re: Hard Opening Redux

The extensions of both firing pins on my 12 Gauge A grade measured .060. My next trip to the range with it I'll be using other than Winchester brand shells to see if that makes a difference.
by Saintee
Thu Oct 31, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Hard Opening Redux
Replies: 4
Views: 2611

Re: Hard Opening Redux

Thanks, Jolly Bill, I plan to do exactly as you suggested, and measure the extension of the firing pins from the breech face. I also plan to measure the extensions on my Sterlingworth 20 gauge. I'd prefer to cure this problem by changing the brand of shells rather than modifying the firing pin exten...
by Saintee
Wed Oct 30, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Hard Opening Redux
Replies: 4
Views: 2611

Hard Opening Redux

While trap shooting recently with my 12 gauge, A.H. Fox, A Grade, the gun would periodically become extremely difficult to open. The top lever moves easily but the gun was extremely difficult to break open. This only occurred when firing the left barrel, as when I switched to the right barrel and ha...