assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in these materials. USA These materials are provided by as a service to its customers and may be used for informational purposes only. Sponsors & Advertisers | DoubleGun Rack |Ĭopyright (c) 1993 - 2022. hadn't invested in some power plant scheme and kept the pre-1913 quality extant and (2) If Germany had avoided torpedoing the Lusitania and also had not tried to guarantee Mexico two of our 48 Sates if they wage sabotage against America- and Wilson had kept us out of the War (to end all Wars)- more Missouri and Iowa black walnut for the double guns, less for the 1903 Springfields and aircraft propellors perhaps- oh well. Yesiree- and pre WW1 walnut, better close tolerance handwork (with resultant higher labor costs)- love Smith shotguns, always wondered what if: (1) The Hunter Bros.
Tightness of action screws goes without saying- just don't overdo it. The cure? Remove the oil and Acraglas the head, and STORE THE GUN MUZZLE DOWN !! That wood is always "pithy" and takes the brunt of the recoil- result- cracks behind the locks. The darkening tells me that oil seepage caused the discolation, and if one removes the sideplates one finds more oil there in what little wood there is. When examining an Elsie for purchase The FIRST thing I look for is darkening at the head and fingers of the stock. I'm convinced that recoil from too-high pressure/too long shells start evident cracks, but I'm equally convinced that (let the flaming begin) improper gun storage gave birth to the condition of the head of the stock. I have 12 Elsies, all pre-13,all get used, and NONE have cracks or the beginning of same.
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