[Bruce Hering]

Originally Posted by Austin J Hawthorne Jr.

There is a little tab directly below the standing breech. Just push it down with a piece of wood, or other material that will not scratch the metal surface, and the lever should release.

Originally Posted by Dave Noreen

Hold the lever over, push down on the trip and slowly release lever.

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Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Right, but the release tab is easier to trip if you hold the lever far to the right while depressing it..

Thanks Austin, Dave, and Dean I had in fact tried that and I guess I did not apply enough pressure nor did I relieve tension on the top lever.

All is well now in Whoville.....