Has anyone ever seen a failure of a Browning Citori receiver?
I have an Citori XT Trap. It has seen many thousands of rounds by me, and unknown number, but well used before I bought it from another CGNer many years ago.
I was shooting trap when the release lever became very stiff. Action would open half way, then it became stiff. Same on closing. Then a couple shots later, had to put it over my knee to open the action.
Upon cleaning, a piece of metal fell out. On closer inspection, it is part of the boss where the right hammer pivots. I believe it is part of the main receiver forging. I guess the piece became lodged in the release or locking lug mechanism.
I was expecting to replace some parts, but disappointed to find it is a failure of the receiver itself.
Is something like that repairable?
(not sure why Imgur images aren't showing)
I have an Citori XT Trap. It has seen many thousands of rounds by me, and unknown number, but well used before I bought it from another CGNer many years ago.
I was shooting trap when the release lever became very stiff. Action would open half way, then it became stiff. Same on closing. Then a couple shots later, had to put it over my knee to open the action.
Upon cleaning, a piece of metal fell out. On closer inspection, it is part of the boss where the right hammer pivots. I believe it is part of the main receiver forging. I guess the piece became lodged in the release or locking lug mechanism.
I was expecting to replace some parts, but disappointed to find it is a failure of the receiver itself.
Is something like that repairable?
(not sure why Imgur images aren't showing)
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