Broomhandle disaster....

Sam Steele · 08-10-2009, 04:15 PM

Hello Gents,

I've given up on the Mauser 1896 Forum due to the spammers, and wondered if someone could guide me through the dreaded rocker coupling fiasco.

I just purchased a beautiful minty Conehammer from Simpson, and when I tried to field strip it, the frame will not slide off. (I know that the safety is OFF when the lever is UP).

Anyhoo, when pushing up on the latch, the lock frame assembly moves about a quarter-inch rearward, then stops...you can feel it coming into contact with something.

Any suggestions? A beautiful gun with matching stock and grips.

Cheers,

Bill

08-10-2009, 04:15 PM	#1
Sam Steele User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CANADA Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Broomhandle disaster.... Hello Gents, I've given up on the Mauser 1896 Forum due to the spammers, and wondered if someone could guide me through the dreaded rocker coupling fiasco. I just purchased a beautiful minty Conehammer from Simpson, and when I tried to field strip it, the frame will not slide off. (I know that the safety is OFF when the lever is UP). Anyhoo, when pushing up on the latch, the lock frame assembly moves about a quarter-inch rearward, then stops...you can feel it coming into contact with something. Any suggestions? A beautiful gun with matching stock and grips. Cheers, Bill __________________ "Be not afraid of any man, no matter what his size. When trouble threatens call on me, and I will equalise."