Quote Originally Posted by archie View Post
Well, spent another afternoon trying to sort this bl***y rifle. In the end I managed to cock it, but really had to slam the barrel back into the cocking position. Obviously no good like this. All the parts look in perfect condition, trigger, piston etc. Such a shame as it`s a lovely rifle sitting in a walnut stock and very accurate when it works.
I`ve just assembled it and put it in the gun cabinet as I am really peeved off with it at the moment.
Hi Archie

I understand your frustration and my apologies for not spotting your thread earlier (Mach 1.5 gave me the heads-up!).

You have discovered the need to set the trigger before installing but, assuming that nothing has been added internally, the only thing left is the arrest of the intermediate sear SR134. This is usually implemented by a collar (Sear Stop Bush W198) around the trig block retaining screw. The numbers refer to the Chambers diagram at

https://www.gunspares.co.uk/products/24531/Longbow/

If all this gets you nowhere, don't panic as they are well worth having when sorted! Give me an e-mail and I will help all I can!

I can send a dimensioned diagram of the internals since I prepare them for all models I strip and note differences, where they exist, in all samples!

Sounds like you have the makings of a fine rifle there! They are certainly my choice for a medium weight barrel cocker!

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David