Hi all, I have got to strip my 52 down to service it and replace the breech seal and I can’t get the rear block/trigger unit to release.
I have the sidelever off and the 2 pins out and a hex key is in the first pin hole just to be safe.
Can anyone help please?……..if only these were as easy as a hw35 to strip!)
Regards
Me
Agreed. Unless out of good fortune the gun has little to no preload and the trigger unit housing is a tad tight. Usually the remaining preload pushed the unit out.
Sound like it needs a little help to come out. But best get it back in a sash cramp or compressor or such just to be safe when doing so.
Dave
Absolutely zero pre load, everything just fell out!
You were lucky, Andy.
The later guns with the transfer port restrictor plate under the breech seal are fitted with the FAC mainsprings and have a hell of a lot of preload.
I have to mount the actions in my lathe and use the tail stock to act as a spring compressor for removal and refitting the spring.
All the best Mick