Thats one thing that had me a bit concerned, I was also thinking that perhaps the TD lever broke so as to leave the body of the lever in the well.....I know picture #1 shows clear through the TD well, but I'm wondering......if we can lift the toggle train up we can check for hold open......at this point I would love to get mt hands on it and solve the issue.....

If the slide is frozen, then the toggle train movement will be very limited... I would have him send it to me, but unfortunately I let my C&R expire... and have to get it renewed... so sending it to you is the likely solution if I can't walk him through it over the phone.

It would be a interesting project, let me know.

Hi John,

My number is 770-394-0343. Anytime after 4pm is fine to call. Thanks for all of your help!

Eddie

Hi Policeluger,

I would love to send it to you. Maybe you will have better luck. What is your address?

Eddie

Eddie, I am:
Howard Collins
Collins Gun Smithing
1120 Tamarisk Ave.
Ridgecrest, Ca. 93555
policeluger@mchsi.com

Note: the only charge will be return shipping, please send along your email address....thanks

Howard will take good care of you Eddie... All you need are the rest of the parts and you will have a functional shooter...

The ding in tne frame may have bent the rail on the top half. If this is true, the whole upper will be messed up when it is driven out. My 2 cents. John:order:

JTD,

A ding in the frame rail will not constitute a major obstacle to becoming functional, it just needs to be ironed out... on both the frame and the upper assy...