Videos tagged with Forend Iron

This video details the internal differences between the Beretta 686 and 690 shotguns, focusing on the action's front and rear. While the core trigger and sear mechanisms are similar, the 690 features a more modern, refined engineering approach, including a different forend iron design, a slimmer ejector profile, and a more robust quad-locking system at the rear. The safety catch mechanism also differs significantly, with the 690 employing a more secure rocker-based blocker.

This comprehensive guide details the step-by-step disassembly of a W. Jeffery & Son British Side-by-Side Boxlock Shotgun, presented by English-trained gunsmith Jack Rowe. The video covers the removal of all major components, including the barrels, action, trigger plate, hammers, and forend assembly, emphasizing traditional gunsmithing techniques and identification marks used by English makers. It's an expert-level walkthrough for those needing to clean, repair, or understand the intricate mechanics of these classic firearms.

This guide details the process of fitting a forend iron to the wood of a side-by-side shotgun, a task that can be complex. Expert instructor Larry Potterfield demonstrates the use of specialized tools like wood chisels and inletting black to achieve a precise fit. The steps involve preparing the wood, identifying contact points with inletting black, carefully chiseling away excess material, and then installing the iron's various components and the forend tip.