If it was my gun, I would remove them just for a look and lube. Whether you should, or not, is up to you. What looks like a lever is really the head of the screw that holds both locks in place. It must be turned counter-clockwise to unscrew it. One recommended way to get the locks to jump out is to tap the receiver, just at the front of the lock, with a rawhide or other soft hammer. The right lock can also sometimes be pulled out by screwing the lever/screw into the hole(from the outside, right) it was removed from and pulling the lock out. The left one can then be pushed out from the right. As Egerton said, they should be cocked first and re-installed cocked. Safest bet for your first time might be to have a knowledgeable gunsmith or friend, show you how. He can explain what each part does, as well.
Last edited by Jim Legg; 03/09/08 11:33 AM.
