Break open won't open
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Break open won't open
My H&R .223 single shot is empty and I can't open it. Any ideas what the problem is?
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Re: Break open won't open
Sounds like something is jammed in the action or the release lever isn't working properly.Osoazul wrote:My H&R .223 single shot is empty and I can't open it. Any ideas what the problem is?
If it is the latter you will need to remove to stock to get at the release linkage. It may take a gunsmith.
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Re: Break open won't open
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Re: Break open won't open
Use a hammer or mallet
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Re: Break open won't open
Don't assume it's empty.Osoazul wrote:My H&R .223 single shot is empty and I can't open it. Any ideas what the problem is?

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Re: Break open won't open
I don't know if it makes any difference on the side lever models, but have you check to see that hammer is not cocked?
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