Sterlingworth J Spring[Update Fixed]

Augie · Post by **Augie** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:04 pm

Picked up a real nice early pin 12 Guage Sterlingworth,serial # 540xx, today for a very resonable price. Still has some of original case,stock has been refinished and checkering recut,very nicely done. Would have rather had original finish but price was right.
Only problem I was able to find is forend does not lock on real tight, suspect j-spring needs to be tweaked.
I was wondering if anyne had a picture of a good spring so I could get an idea of which way to bend or a source for a replacement spring.
Thanks

Augie · Post by **Augie** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:26 am

Ended up fiquring it out,looks like the long part of the J was bent,just required straightening it out and forend fits great.
I had been looking for a decent Sterlingworth for quite awhile that I could afford, if they are in any shape at all the sellers seem to be asking pretty high prices. Seems they were more willing to deal Saturday, I guess because of the economy.
Had it out to the trap range today and it functions great,shot a couple 23's.
Here are a couple of my lousy pics.

mike campbell · Post by **mike campbell** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 9:36 am

Good for you! that's a nice looking gun. I love the belly line...it just flows from the forend tip with a sleek transition through the action and into the open, graceful sweep to a cap. My favorite grip for a SxS. Fox had it right from the very beginning. Gongrats and enjoy.