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So how are you supposed to remove the Breech Block ?

It is not like a Darne.

The breech block on a Charlin has a round pin with a set screw holding it in, from the bottom of the action. The stock needs to come off to get at it. It is not an easy to remove design, and, further, there are two TINY, and I mean really tiny, springs and detent balls (bearings) that the breech rides on. I damn near lost mine when I took my Charlin apart, and I knew they were there.
Most of the screws in the breech block (two are visible on the bottom of the breech block, when the action is all the way open) have some metal peened over, to keep them from coming loose.
If you are beginning to think this sounds like a lot of work, you are getting the picture. There really isn't a good reason to dismantle a Charlin breech block, unless something is broke. The thing that usually breaks, is a flat spring that serves the purpose of keeping the action from trying to cock itself if it is cocked. If this spring is broken, the opening lever will make two distinct "klunk, klunk" noises when you are opening it, if the gun is cocked. I used to have a few of those springs around, but, they are easy to make from flat spring stock.
If your gun is not doing this (opening should be smooth as silk and nearly silent, when the gun is already cocked) I'd suggest you not take it apart.
There isn't really a good reason to if the gun is not broken. Trust me on that.

Best,
Ted

Ted - thank you for the very detailed explantion, it is appreciated.

The reason I was asking is there was very slight play in mine between the "Receiver" and the stock. I was able to tighten the screw that is in front of the "Receiver" that points downward, and the screw under the trigger guard that goes up into the "Receiver" and that helped tighten it up.

But I was curious if there was another screw under the Breech Block that I could not see.

I plan to leave it the hell alone !

You've tightened everything that holds the stock on. If you still have a loose stock at this point, it is time for stock removal, oil removal from wood, and a glass bedding.
IF you believe this is needed in your case, get it done, soon-you don't want to try to have a Charlin re-stocked.

For some strange reason, people think they have to pour oil into an action to lubricate it. That causes much woe for the wood.

Good luck with your Charlin. I see much ballyhoo on the internet about how superior they are to a Darne ( BS, in my opinion) mostly from dealers that haven't a clue what a Charlin is, what grade the gun they are peddling is, or what one is worth. I find them to be good, serviceable sliding breech guns with an interesting design.

Best,
Ted

Thanks again !