“Old” single shot disassembly help

[fireman32]

I found an old goose gun in my late pa in laws shed. I’d like to clean it up and possibly make it functional. It’s pretty rough and if I can’t make it safe to fire I’d at least like it clean inside and out. Can anyone help with the correct order to disassemble? Thanks.

 

[fireman32]

Inside

 

[Jester896]

H & D Folsom Firearms may have been the original manufacture or Crescent.
good luck with your endeavor....looks like a nice project

I have my grandfathers Crescent S/S in 16ga that needs some work.

 

[fireman32]

I have it apart now, used a brass brush and did some preliminary cleaning. I think she’s gonna clean up nice.

 

[Jester896]

post the progress as you go...would enjoy seeing it.

 

[mallardsx2]

I would start by putting the entire thing into a vat of Evaporust for about a week. Then I would re-visit the process.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Evapo-Ru...F9fo354imSuoUt3Ts4BoC_MUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[fireman32]

Parts separated

 

[fireman32]

Fore grip, obviously worn out and no bueno.

 

[The Original Rooster]

Fore grip, obviously worn out and no bueno.

Luckily, that's an easy part for you to reproduce. I'm looking forward to seeing how this comes out.

 

[fireman32]

After a good bit of wire brushing I assembled the action to check for fitment issues. It did not lock up tight before and it still doesn’t. There’s a good bit of wear on the locking pieces. I don’t know their correct names. I’ll tinker with it to see if I can get a better fit, but I’m doubtful.

 

[fireman32]

Luckily, that's an easy part for you to reproduce. I'm looking forward to seeing how this comes out.

Thanks, I’m a decent wood worker and the stock is a simple design so I think you’re right on the ease of replacement.
I’m going to have to study up on the barrel to action fitment for sure.

 

[fireman32]

After watching Mr. Potterfield I now have the action tight enough that it won’t close.
To be continued.

 

[Jester896]

at least you know that was the right direction

 

[fireman32]

After some unchristian like mumbling, I figured out the fitment issue. There’s a roll pin that holds the ejector rod and spring in place, it has to be completely flush. It’s not to brand new specs on movement, but it’s a lot closer now.

 

[fishfryer]

You get it opening and closing up tight,you’ll be proud of that shotgun.as well you should be.