Finally picked up the last....(for now) of the *toys* needed. Been borrowing dads coachgun previously.
Purchased 2 new to me 12ga shotguns. the first, a Norinco 97, the other which I am needing a little help with is a 12ga double made by Springfield. It says Model 511, and also is stamped Savage Arms. Serial number starts with a B. Wondering if anyone happens to have any info about this gun. Also trying to figure out how to take it apart for cleaning. It has a single screw holding the forestock on. Removing this there is a rod with what seems to be a fairly heavy spring on it between the barrel and the receiver. The rod appears to be slid into a piece with a slot on the barrel, and looks like the other end has a pin that fits into a recess. Does this need to be removed (without letting it fly across the room) to take the barrels off for cleaning ? The gun isn't really dirty, but would like to give it a once over before using it. Also found that when opening the action, there is enough pressure it doesn't completely open to load shells. Its not overly stiff, but hoping a spring or something can be loosened to get the action to open completely. Thanks for your thoughts.
TRM