Taking a 1894 apart

[Canvasback]

I am getting ready to disassemble one of my 1894 BE 12 gauge SxS. Completely, as I am sending parts out to be CCH'd.

Any advice or tips for a first timer??

[dieNusse1]

It's been several years since I've had one stripped down completely. Not really difficult - everything is straight forward. As I recall, the second hardest part is removing and reinstalling the main springs -- had to makes jigs. The hardest thing might be removing the various screws which may be nearly frozen due a hundred years or so of age. The important thing is to have good screwdrivers and a good penetrate at the ready so the screw head slots aren't mucked up. Maybe you'll luck out and they'll come out smoothly.

As to the fore iron parts I don't remember much except there are ejector springs involved. Just take your time. Again not difficult.

As someone suggested - you might wish to photo each step.

On the other hand - you may wish to see if the shop doing the CCH work is able and willing to do the entire job.

[Canvasback]

Thanks dieNusse1. I have a good set of drivers. The guy doing the CCH really prefers not to do the breakdown. He just likes to focus on the CCH. I can't argue because his work is extremely good and he usually does a 3 day turn around.