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Can't remove barrels

Posted by Ted Shoemaker on February 25, 2021, 1:56 pm

I have a 16 gauge Trap grade that I am unable to remove the barrels. Top lever goes all the way to the right and barrels release, but will not open. I removed the for-end and hammers were in correct position, I tried to remove barrels with out for-end and had no success. Any help would be welcome. The gun functioned perfectly last time I had it out. I have no gunsmith skills and am not very mechanically inclined, perhaps this is a job for Jerry Andrews.

Re: Can't remove barrels

Posted by denver dillard on February 25, 2021, 3:50 pm, in reply to "Can't remove barrels"

I am not a gunsmith either, but I own a Pigeon Gun with the second style barrel stop and find it somewhat difficult to release. If your Trap Grade was manufactured between 1901 and 1913, that might be the problem. Open it and keep trying. If that is the problem, it should release eventually.

Re: Can't remove barrels

Posted by Michael Harris on February 26, 2021, 11:42 am, in reply to "Re: Can't remove barrels"

Ted, Is the gun cocked? If not, you can use a small crescent wrench to cock your gun. you may want to go on the site to frequently asked questions. Mike

Re: Can't remove barrels

Posted by Ted Shoemaker on February 26, 2021, 1:00 pm, in reply to "Re: Can't remove barrels"

Mike that was the problem. The gun was not cocked. Thankyou for your help.

Re: Can't remove barrels

Posted by Ted Shoemaker on February 26, 2021, 1:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Can't remove barrels"

Denver thanks for your suggestion, but as it turns out it was operator error. The gun was not cocked.

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