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    Help with Smith

    Hey all, need advice. Just got a nice shooter original Smith. It was a little loose at the hinge as the seller told me. Bought a replacement screw from S & S. The original screw came out without much of a fight, liquid wrench and the proper application of a hammer. Anyway, it is tighter than it was but could be tighter. Any suggestions??? Thanks in advance. Scott. scottnssa@aol.com

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    Help with Smith

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    You have to remember that all replacement screws that sutlers sell are "one size fits all".

    I had Bob Gorsky (8th VA) work on 3 of my Smiths. I would suggest that you contact him.
    I will be able to help you.

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    Larry Flees is a pretty good "Smith smith."

    Contact him at 231-342-0821 or ljflees@hotmail.com.
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    There used to be available different size hinge screws - oversize .001, .002, etc, that would tighten up the action. Other options are to peen the top strap lock block on the buttstock side of the receiver just a tiny bit. A less drastic way is to put a washer under the top strap screw which changes its geometry only slightly enough to sometimes take a better/Tighter bite of the receiver - downside to all of this is sometimes makes opening the action following a shot difficult.
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    Gator Den had them, as I remember
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joseph Plakis Jr, 00302V View Post
    Scott
    You have to remember that all replacement screws that sutlers sell are "one size fits all".

    I had Bob Gorsky (8th VA) work on 3 of my Smiths. I would suggest that you contact him.
    I will be able to help you.

    Joe Plakis jr
    Hampton Legion 00302

    What is his contact information.

    thank you

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    Here is Bobs Telephone Number 301-452-4601.
    I would give him a call. His contact information is in the skirmish line.

    He does quality work and he fixed my Smiths so the shoot a lot better than I can hold them.
    The one he fixed for my son also is a tack driver, and the ignition is 200% better.
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    Thanks Smith Work

    Hey Joe thanks for good comments, Bob

    Quote Originally Posted by Joseph Plakis Jr, 00302V View Post
    lostinwestchester
    Here is Bobs Telephone Number 301-452-4601.
    I would give him a call. His contact information is in the skirmish line.

    He does quality work and he fixed my Smiths so the shoot a lot better than I can hold them.
    The one he fixed for my son also is a tack driver, and the ignition is 200% better.
    Joe Plakis Jr
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