I agree with doublegunhq. If it is new and has never been fired, you might just want to try to get some solvent into the moving parts. At least I would do that before I tore it all apart or had anyone else do it. It might just have the thick factory grease still on it. I wouldn't force it either, but you might just try cleaning it from the outside. My new O/U Beretta barrels had so much grease on them that Kerosene almost wouldn't get it off. I have a JP Sauer that was made in 1970 and it is still stiff also. I don't think it has been shot much either- if any at all. When I bought my Berettas new, it took about 4-5 flats of shells before they loosened up. So that along with some old thickened grease, might be your problem. But I would start with the easiest solution first before I tore it apart. So, let us know what happens. Good luck.
Last edited by Jimmy W; 01/15/07 02:11 AM.
