Smith

It is basically straight and square until the end of the plate where it flares out in sort of a flat triangular head. It is held in place with the 2 allen head set screws. It doesn't appear to be loose, just like it might not be slipped all the way to the end of the track it resides in. But again I have no reference for this as I never paid attention to it before. It is one of those problems I hate to deal with the factory on, as it is a "hit or miss" thing to get it to duplicate the jam. Like I said it averages anywhere from 15 to 25 shells somtimes between jams. But then somtimes it is more often. I'll probably just let it limp along through the last few weeks of season then do something.

Hey folks, Got my SBE in '99 or 2000 and it has run flawlessly until this year. It now stovepipes a time or two per every 15-25 rounds with 3in ammo. (Spent hull hung in action with its brass in the extractor and a fresh round holding up beneath it.) Problem shows up more often if using 3 1/2in ammo. Took it to the gunsmith who gave it a complete take-down and cleaning. No change in performnce, and he stated nothing to be found wrong. Well, something is...because it never used to do this. I'm thinking all he did was clean it and not check it out good. I do notice that the ejector frame does not seem to be fully forward in its grooves, but never paid much attention before to know if this is normal or not. I have not moved it, and would assume that is where the gunsmith put it after take-down. Any help or suggestions would be great. This has been a tough gun, seeing lots of wet, muddy conditions, (waterfowling) and has apx 3500 rounds through it.

Thanks for the reply. I may try to get in touch with my old friend that had the gun I'm thinking about. Knowing him, it may well have been a modification. I was just concerned that this new-used gun might not have been 100%. Apparently it is, because it shoots great. Somebody must have beeen hurting to get rid of it.

A hunting partner of mine used to use a SBE. I remember it having a speed loading feature, in which when the last round fired and the bolt stayed back, you could push a new shell into the mag and it would automatically load into the chamber. Sort of like the old A-5 Brownings do. The SBE I got last week (used) does not do this. Is my memory just bad or is something wrong with this used shotgun?