Problem closing my new o/u...

Soupah · December 29, 2007, 02:55 AM

Posted this in another forum too, but I need as much advice/help as I can get....I brought home my first o/u today, a new Lanber 2087. I discovered that once the gun was broke open, it can't be closed it without moving the break-open lever to the side (like you do when opening it).

If I try to close it normally, the barrel lugs can't clear the lock plate, which won't budge. Once I move the lever (which moves the lock plate back), the lugs can clear the locking plate and gun will lock closed normally.

Is this normal for a new o/u? Will it loosen up to the point where it can be closed w/o having to move the lever, like other over/unders I've handled?

10-96 · January 3, 2008, 02:06 AM

I looked at one of these in a local shop today. Like yours, it will only close with the use of the latch. The shop owner wan't too sure that it wouldn't ease up a bit as it got broken in. But then, there are some folks who would get snuff-dippin, dog kickin mad if someone were to snap their shotguns shut without using the lever. -They say that extends the shotguns life span. I dunno.

Full-choke · January 3, 2008, 08:17 AM

My Stoeger Condor did it when I first got it, but after about 20 or so rounds and some good movement it wasn't as tight. But I have never messed with the shotgun you mention, they may have it built to the point in which you must use the lever to close it.

F-C

BigJimP · January 3, 2008, 12:55 PM

Yes, its fairly normal - and I am one of those guys that if I ever handed a shotgun to someone and they slammed the barrels closed, vs using the lever, there would be 2 sounds - one from me slapping the hell out of him and one of him whining .......

To lubricate the barrel connection I'd recommend using a pretty liberal applicaion of "Rig" grease. That will help protect the connection - and make it a little easier to close.

A good over under should remain fairly tight for at least 50,000 rounds thru it.

December 29, 2007, 02:55 AM	#1
Soupah Member Join Date: February 8, 2002 Posts: 31	Problem closing my new o/u... Posted this in another forum too, but I need as much advice/help as I can get....I brought home my first o/u today, a new Lanber 2087. I discovered that once the gun was broke open, it can't be closed it without moving the break-open lever to the side (like you do when opening it). If I try to close it normally, the barrel lugs can't clear the lock plate, which won't budge. Once I move the lever (which moves the lock plate back), the lugs can clear the locking plate and gun will lock closed normally. Is this normal for a new o/u? Will it loosen up to the point where it can be closed w/o having to move the lever, like other over/unders I've handled?

January 3, 2008, 02:06 AM	#2
10-96 Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2005 Location: Tx Panhandle Territory Posts: 4,159	I looked at one of these in a local shop today. Like yours, it will only close with the use of the latch. The shop owner wan't too sure that it wouldn't ease up a bit as it got broken in. But then, there are some folks who would get snuff-dippin, dog kickin mad if someone were to snap their shotguns shut without using the lever. -They say that extends the shotguns life span. I dunno. __________________ Rednecks... Keeping the woods critter-free since March 2, 1836. (TX Independence Day) I suspect a thing or two... because I've seen a thing or two.

January 3, 2008, 08:17 AM	#3
Full-choke Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 617	My Stoeger Condor did it when I first got it, but after about 20 or so rounds and some good movement it wasn't as tight. But I have never messed with the shotgun you mention, they may have it built to the point in which you must use the lever to close it. F-C __________________ TC Encore -6mm Rem Rifle; Ruger 10/22; Ruger 10/22 Ultimate; Stoeger Condor 20; ; Remington 1100 12; Stoeger 22 Luger; Taurus PT1911; Ruger SR40c God gave us the gift of life. It is the most precious gift ever. To be unarmed is to be helpless to protect that gift; that is outright irresponsible. - Ted Nugent

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January 3, 2008, 12:55 PM	#4
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Yes, its fairly normal - and I am one of those guys that if I ever handed a shotgun to someone and they slammed the barrels closed, vs using the lever, there would be 2 sounds - one from me slapping the hell out of him and one of him whining ....... To lubricate the barrel connection I'd recommend using a pretty liberal applicaion of "Rig" grease. That will help protect the connection - and make it a little easier to close. A good over under should remain fairly tight for at least 50,000 rounds thru it.