Unable to assemble DHE

[Bruce P Bruner]

Randy, you probably tripped one of the ejector hammers. The ejector hammers must be "cocked" or reset to reattach the forend.
https://parkerguns.org/forums/showth...ejector+hammer

[Bill Murphy]

Use the end of a thick dowel and brace the forearm and your grip. Don't slip.

[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

Use the end of a thick dowel and brace the forearm and your grip. Don't slip.

I used this method for years and was always nervous of slipping, though nothing ill ever happened. I have found it easier, if not safer, to remove the barrels, put the fore end onto the barrels and push in the tripped ejector.