Without the S-hook engaged, the only pressure to close the toggle is the firing pin spring... not enough to load cartridges from the magazine or to safely fire anything you managed to chamber... The upper assembly would also be loose and be able to slip forward and backward about half an inch with little or no resistance.
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regards, -John S
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