Videos tagged with British Side-by-Side Shotgun

This guide details the expert re-assembly of a British side-by-side boxlock shotgun, specifically an AYA model, by English-trained gunsmith Jack Rowe. The process covers installing mainsprings, hammers, lever work, safety mechanisms, trigger plate assembly, joining the action to the stock, and the forend/ejector mechanism. It concludes with a critical function check. The instruction emphasizes meticulous attention to detail and the use of specialized tools for a safe and operational firearm.

This guide details the process of tightening the bite on a British side-by-side shotgun, a gunsmithing technique to address wear and restore a tight action. Performed by an English-trained gunsmith, the method involves carefully upsetting metal on the rear bite and then finishing to ensure a precise fit. This procedure can restore the top lever's position and eliminate barrel play.

This guide details a thorough basic inspection process for British side-by-side shotguns, emphasizing checks for deferred maintenance and hidden issues. It covers barrel condition, proof mark verification for chamber length, rib integrity, bore measurements, action tightness, trigger pull assessment, and ejection mechanism functionality. The inspection is presented by experienced gunsmiths to ensure a firearm is safe and sound before purchase or further work.