'97 problem

[PJ Hardtack]

My wife's '97 has thrown a shoe ..... When she inserts a cartridge, sometimes the round sticks and she can't insert a round behind it.

I've had it apart, suspecting that there might be a burr at the mouth of the mag tube, but no, it's smooth. I've loaded and worked dummy rounds through it until my thumb is sore, and I occasionally have the same problem.

What should I be looking for?

[Coffinmaker]

Spring binding further up the mag tube and or the follower "cocking" in the mag tube.

Coffinmaker

[PJ Hardtack]

Thanks, Coffinmaker!

I'll check it out. I've pretty well eliminated all else.

[PJ Hardtack]

Well, thinkin' it over, the problem HAD to be with the mag tube. I stripped the gun again and found a slight dent in the mag tube about 8" from the threaded end, just enough to cause a bind with the spring, I guess.

I know how to remove it, but would rather have a 'smith do it. So, I swapped mag tubes with my '97 and it wouldn't fit! I've had it with this saga for a bit, but I sure am gettin' good at tearin' down '97s .....

No wonder I like my original Ithaca SxS so much - it just goes 'Bang!" with no problems.

[litl rooster]

Brownells offers a device you drive thru the mag tube to remove dents.

[PJ Hardtack]

Thanks, rooster..  sounds like a gunsmith tool, which is why my wife's gun will be headed for a shop. I can't see buying a tool I hope never to use again.

[litl rooster]

Thanks, rooster..  sounds like a gunsmith tool, which is why my wife's gun will be headed for a shop. I can't see buying a tool I hope never to use again.

the cost for one time use is not justifiable for me.