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<DIV>I had a similar problem with a 30's Stirling grand. Drop screws were
jamming on the pinblock. Someone finally was successful in getting the action
in, but in doing so, snapped three of the action brackets. They left it
that way and went on with their life. Fortunately I was able to pry down
the hammer rail because of the broken brackets and remove the action. CA
glued the action brackets, that worked great. Lowered glides etc,
Still couldn't get the action in the cavity. </DIV>
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<DIV>Saw there was about a half inch of block beneath the pins. (original
stringing). Started chiseling the excess block. Finally got the
action in, Didn't look too pretty from the chiseling but it worked. I
haven't a clue what happened. Have had similar experiences with S&S
drop screws being too high. Suggests a movie, "The Incredible Shrinking
Action Cavity!". A total mystery!</DIV>
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