Barrel Length and Forearm Question

[edgarspencer]

I believe if you open the gun slightly, the fore end will come off more easily. Be sure you’re holding onto the barrels, so they don’t fall when the fore end comes off.

[Rob Farolino]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

I believe if you open the gun slightly, the fore end will come off more easily. Be sure you’re holding onto the barrels, so they don’t fall when the fore end comes off.

Well sir, that did the trick, thank you. Once opened slightly I was able to remove the forend.
Good news is all number match. Bad news the barrels won’t release. Probably the first time it’s been apart in well over 50 years.
Any other tricks? It feels like there is some spring tension.

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[edgarspencer]

The cocking slide is not going fully forward, so that the cocking hook, on the barrels can release from the crank. Close the gun and fire both barrels, and it should now come unhooked.

[ED J, MORGAN]

When Edgar said fire he means with out any amo in gun '

[Rob Farolino]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

The cocking slide is not going fully forward, so that the cocking hook, on the barrels can release from the crank. Close the gun and fire both barrels, and it should now come unhooked.

Appreciate the input . Sadly wasn’t enough. What are your thoughts on loading up and actually taking a few shots with live ammo? Any chance that would loosen her up?

[Wild Skies]

There are many, I like Clenzoil and/or Rem Oil.

[Rob Farolino]

Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

There are many, I like Clenzoil and/or Rem Oil.

Thanks. I generally use mineral oil which I will use once I get it apart. In this case I am hoping to dissolve whatever is in there now.

[Rob Farolino]

Originally Posted by Greg Baehman

There are many, I like Clenzoil and/or Rem Oil.

Thanks. I generally use mineral oil which I will use once I get it apart. In this case I am hoping to dissolve whatever is in there now.