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BJILEG
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J. Stevens tip up weak extractor
Aug 19th, 2015 at 4:47pm
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I have a very nice J. Stevens in a tip up model.. The extractor does not want to push the cases out of the chamber.. Cases almost fall out and come out with finger nail pressure on the rim.. The extractor has a lot of free play in and out.. I do not want to pull rifle apart until understanding internal parts and any adjustment.. Cal. is 30 Schwartz
  
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Re: J. Stevens tip up weak extractor
Reply #1 - Aug 19th, 2015 at 5:41pm
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The Stevens tip-up rifle extractors that I'm familiar with are hinged mechanisms, the lower part screwing into the frame, the two-piece, screwed-together upper part sliding in a slot in the barrels bottom.  They have no springs, no adjustments, and rely on closeness of fit and somewhat on how briskly you break the gun open.  As to why you're having extraction problems, since "30 Schwartz" implies at least a rechambering, it seems probable that in recutting the extractor's profile, its "ears" were shortened, which combined with the extractor's very loose fit causes it to slip under the cartridge's rim.

So how do you fix it?  While it might be possible to build the extractor's top link up with careful welding and refit it, I'd guess it would probably be cheaper and better to have a new link made.  Is Steve Durren or his like in the house?

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Re: J. Stevens tip up weak extractor
Reply #2 - Aug 19th, 2015 at 6:45pm
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Rifle apart and damaged front link eye has opened up..making very loose movement..New parts being made...
  
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