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Unread 12-17-2013, 12:25 PM   #3
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Try cocking the hammer by pushing the forend with the hammer against a piece of hardwood. If the hammer cocks assemble the gun and dry fire with snap caps or empty shells. Open the gun and note if the ejectors kick the empties out.

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