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thallub · December 29, 2008, 02:08 PM

I believe that the Model 24F was the only one to offer the .223/12 gauge combination.

Is he able to turn the latch lever? If the latch lever turns the gun can be opened by turning the lever while smacking it over the knee or a padded surface at the hinge pin. If the lever does not want to turn, do not force it: Try to get some oil or WD-40 to the latch by adding oil to the top of the receiver/barrel junction.

Worked on two of these guns that locked up, both had .223 caliber barrels. Was able to get both of them open. The hinge pin cannot be driven out because there is a crosspin.

December 29, 2008, 02:08 PM	#2
thallub Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: South Western OK Posts: 3,112	I believe that the Model 24F was the only one to offer the .223/12 gauge combination. Is he able to turn the latch lever? If the latch lever turns the gun can be opened by turning the lever while smacking it over the knee or a padded surface at the hinge pin. If the lever does not want to turn, do not force it: Try to get some oil or WD-40 to the latch by adding oil to the top of the receiver/barrel junction. Worked on two of these guns that locked up, both had .223 caliber barrels. Was able to get both of them open. The hinge pin cannot be driven out because there is a crosspin.