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by Brian Dudley
Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:43 am
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Safety too tight
Replies: 8
Views: 8025

Re: Safety too tight

Cleaning and oiling will correct the issue.
by Brian Dudley
Fri Mar 06, 2026 7:42 am
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Repairing a forend lug
Replies: 9
Views: 4531

Re: Repairing a forend lug

The whole lug can always be pulled and replaced.
by Brian Dudley
Thu Jan 15, 2026 1:44 pm
Forum: Other Vintage Guns
Topic: Lefever DS
Replies: 8
Views: 9371

Re: Lefever DS

It is odd to see a DS with ejectors.

In regards to the condition of the gun, and to educate you in case you were unaware. The forend wood is not original. The frame has been blued. And the barrels appear to have been hot blued. Make sure the ribs are tight.
by Brian Dudley
Mon Oct 20, 2025 10:27 am
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Trigger wobble
Replies: 3
Views: 7012

Re: Trigger wobble

I assume that you mean that the triggers move up just a tad when the trigger is taken off. And in reverse, they are pushed down a tad when the safety is put on. It all has to do with how closely fit the safety toggle is fitted to the trigger blades. Ideally, the triggers will not move at all. And if...
by Brian Dudley
Fri Feb 21, 2025 2:53 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Trouble with re-assembly
Replies: 6
Views: 12357

Re: Trouble with re-assembly

That forend is a mess. It is best to let that gun be someone else's problem.
by Brian Dudley
Tue Feb 11, 2025 12:02 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: DIY Rust Blue?
Replies: 5
Views: 10916

Re: DIY Rust Blue?

The wire wheel would be a super fine stainless steel. It does not effect the surface, other than removing the built up oxidation.
by Brian Dudley
Tue Jan 07, 2025 3:03 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: DIY Rust Blue?
Replies: 5
Views: 10916

Re: DIY Rust Blue?

I have not used that stuff. I have only exclusively used Mark Lees Express Blue and have found no reason to try anything different. I can do a set of barrels start to finish in 4-5 hours in any conditions. The water tank never cools down. And the results are great. Any high volume shop that does a l...
by Brian Dudley
Tue Oct 15, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: Other Vintage Guns
Topic: Guild guns
Replies: 13
Views: 16109

Re: Guild guns

That is an absolutely stunning gun! With a lot of special features not usually seen on German guns, from a styling and embellishment standpoint. The action is commonly seen on Colath guns. The wing nut safety is on when alighted with the rib, and off when perpendicular to it. When the safety is on, ...
by Brian Dudley
Wed May 29, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Not so technical question - butt pad screw plugs
Replies: 19
Views: 34867

Re: Not so technical question - butt pad screw plugs

wrap the plug in one layer or two of electrical tape. that will snug it up.

Edit, I did not see the above reply suggesting the same thing initially.
by Brian Dudley
Wed May 08, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: Fox Parts and Pieces, Lost and Found
Topic: rearmost, sear axle screw for 12 g Sterlingworth
Replies: 13
Views: 23839

Re: rearmost, sear axle screw for 12 g Sterlingworth

The lock screws used on the fax guns are all the same regardless of position. There are 4 of them used on the gun.
by Brian Dudley
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:31 am
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Where are the Grade Pictures?
Replies: 4
Views: 13295

Re: Where are the Grade Pictures?

Eightbore asking for pictures... that is rich!
by Brian Dudley
Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:37 pm
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: SF doubling on me
Replies: 7
Views: 4713

Re: SF doubling on me

Is this a Double trigger gun? Or a Single Trigger?

On double trigger guns, apart from needing a cleaning, a common issue is a weak sear spring.
by Brian Dudley
Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: Custom Fox Guns
Topic: Project from Hell
Replies: 16
Views: 28157

Re: Project from Hell

I know exactly who you are speaking of and believe me, you are not the only one in the same situation. It is completely laughable and he should be ashamed of how he is treating customers that trusted him with their commissions. Nobody seems to have any issue outright lying to people these days in th...
by Brian Dudley
Fri Jul 14, 2023 9:51 am
Forum: Fox Collectors Forum
Topic: Lever left of center
Replies: 8
Views: 4688

Re: Lever left of center

If the gun is tight, dont worry about it
by Brian Dudley
Wed Jul 12, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: "Technicana" and Restoration Forum
Topic: Restoration
Replies: 8
Views: 7443

Re: Restoration

Who recommended that you re-case the gun? I am curious.