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Originally Posted by brad kuhn
One significant issue that I see is that the barrel will close but will not lock. The top lever stays extended and forearm latch lever will not close completely. I don't remember this being a problem the last time I fired it - 60 years ago. I may be overlooking something simple or it may need a gunsmith's attention.
Any thoughts on this issue?
Thanks,
Brad
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These issues need to be addresses and I don't think anyone has. If the lever stays to the right and appears loose you have a broken spring for the top lever. If you can't get the forearm to go on perhaps the the gun was dry fired and the ejectors have fired and they need to be recocked. If you can answer these two questions with more detail someone can advise you.
Is the lever wobbly with no tension once the barrels are closed onto the frame?
The photo looks as if the lever is just not fully closed on the forearm. This happens on guns that the tolerances are tight. Try pressing the forearm against the barrels with your hand and assist the lever to close gently without pushing too hard, with your fingers. It should close.
Maybe that is why it has not been fired for so long and retained its condition; it was broken.
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