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Old 09-02-2009, 02:46 PM
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Default Auto-5 Problem Solved!

After meditating on the all the good advice, I took my Auto-5 down one more time, and found all was as it should be. I then used Gun Scrubber to remove all oil and residue from the breech area. Once dry and clean, I sprayed a coat of Gun-X (Corosion-X in a smaller container) inside the breach. Then I found the original barrel, a 26" Belgium made improve cylinder barrel, sprayed it well and then re-assembled the gun.
The next day,yesterday, 1 September, was opening day in Texas,
somewhat akin to the second coming of the late JC. Sure enough, the old Auto-5 worked marvelously well. I downed eleven birds (4 short of the limit.) Towards the end of the day, I happened to see that one of the small vertical screws, the one just under the magazine cut-off lever, was
potruding out 1/4". I screwed it back in with the small screwdriver of my
Victorinex pocket knife, and went on shooting.

I don't know what cured the failure to eject or stove-piping problem, the
second thorough cleaning and lubrication or the original barrel.(Both barrels' ejectors were in place.) It wasn't the loose screw, as I had fired the gun at least 21 times to get the 11 doves. Must be just clean living and the right attitude.

Going this afternoon to bag a few more.

RKO

Thanks to everybody.
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