If he does not shoot it much, the third owner might have the same problem. Might be best for him to put a note in the case explaining that a hair dryer can be used to get it to work. Been thinking about buying a K-20 for the wife. She can't decide if she wants 30 or 32" barrels. Might have to ask her again. Christmas is coming and there might be a bargain out there on one of them. Is she does not like it I could always get a second stock and take it down to Argentina. Make a heck of a dove gun with a set or long 20 or 28 ga. barrels.