Shotgun repair

[hot shot]

Two actually.

1. I have a OLD Winchester model 37 single shot crack barrel with the exposed hammer. This gun will probably NEVER be shot again, but want it fixed. I was hunting with my grandfather probably 15-20 years ago. I was shooting his A-5. He was shooting the 37. After a few shots, it quit going bang!!! We assumed the firing pin broke. This gun holds a tremendous amount of sentimental value, so I want it fixed. Unfortunatly I want ALL 3 elements. I want good, cheap, and not as importantly, fast. I know I can possibly get 2 of the 3 so Id prefer good and cheap, but dont want to trust it to just anyone. I live in Prairieville, so any suggestions are appreciated.

2. The A-5 I was shooting in above paragraph was set to shoot high brass loads. I dont remember how the ring on the magazine tube/spring etc need to be set for it to cycle light loads. I doubt Ill be shooting too many high brass shells with it, and right now, I cant get it to cycle low brass shells.

Thanks

 

[hot shot]

Man, that's a stumper. Lessee....

Wait! I know! Turn the ring over!

Sorry, couldn't resist that. Look for a bevel cut inside one side of the ring. That side goes against the spring for heavier loads.

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Ill try again. I knew it was something easy. I thought I tried that, guess I tried everything else I could think of but that. Thanks


Edit thats how it was. Hmmmm!!!

 

[Nick]

for the first question talk to Brandon, he should be able to look at it and do it for a nominal fee (a couple ducks maybe or a guided trip...)

he might have some insight on the second question also, he's got a book on most shotguns and he fixed my Remington 878 Automaster for me last year after if FUBAR'd at the dove hunt.