Recocking ejectors on a Sterlingworth

[dennis2146]

I have just done something I am sure no other A. H. Fox owner has ever done. I pulled the triggers on my Sterlingworth 16 gauge ejector gun and then disassembled the gun for cleaning. Upon trying to put it back together I discovered that the forearm would not go back on the gun. My first guess is the ejectors need to be recocked. On other ejector guns I own I can simply push them back into place but on the Fox gun I don't see any pins sticking out. Can somebody please give me some instructions to help me get the ejectors cocked again?

Dennis

[Silvers]

Push forward on each of the two "tabs" that are on the inner part of forend that sits up against the barrels, until you hear a click. That will cock each ejector hammer and allow the forend to be installed as normal. A piece of hardwood is ideal to do the pushing. Silvers

[dennis2146]

Silvers, thank you so very much. While stumbling along and reading other posts I came across a question that directed my pea brain to the grade stamping and barrel markings part of the directory. When I saw a photo of the forend with ejectors attached I had a Eureka moment and looked at my forend. One ejector was cocked and the other was not. By simply pushing the one backward it cocked with no problem at all. The gun went back together with no effort. I had been used to looking on the front of the receiver as on my Winchester Model 21. Even at 66 years old I still learn something new every day.

When I came back to the computer to post to other members not to waste their valuable time I saw your enlightening post. Again, thank you. I sure appreciate when members come to the aid of another one of their own.

Dennis