JustFrank,
Not having the rifle "in hand", I can't say for sure, but I suspect the "stalking safety" is the interference. It is not a normal feature of that model rifle, rather it is a custom fit one. There are a couple ways to fit the Greener type safety, if it was fit to block the "kick off" on the sear, it may have to be removed in order to get the barreled action out of the stock. To do this, look at the left side of the stock. You will see the safety button, held in by a small plate, which is held in by two small wood screws. You should back the screws out with a well fitting screwdriver ( you may have to file/grind one to fit). Make a note of which hole each one came from, because they are likely "clocked", so the slots on both line up "fore and aft". Once the screws are out, remove the cover plate. If it hesitates, tap the stock with the handle of a screwdriver or rubber hammer. Try not to pry it out; if it won't come any other way, use a small screwdriver blade inside the cut out for the safety button. It will damage the stock to pry from the outside of the plate. Once the cover plate is off, you should be able to pull the safety out. You may have to work it back and forth so it will clear the "flat" filed on the shaft. Once the button is out, there may be a loose plate under it, depending on the manufacturer of the safety. If there is a loose plate rather than a "housing", just safeguard it. Once the safety is removed, the barreled action should come out.
Mike
Not having the rifle "in hand", I can't say for sure, but I suspect the "stalking safety" is the interference. It is not a normal feature of that model rifle, rather it is a custom fit one. There are a couple ways to fit the Greener type safety, if it was fit to block the "kick off" on the sear, it may have to be removed in order to get the barreled action out of the stock. To do this, look at the left side of the stock. You will see the safety button, held in by a small plate, which is held in by two small wood screws. You should back the screws out with a well fitting screwdriver ( you may have to file/grind one to fit). Make a note of which hole each one came from, because they are likely "clocked", so the slots on both line up "fore and aft". Once the screws are out, remove the cover plate. If it hesitates, tap the stock with the handle of a screwdriver or rubber hammer. Try not to pry it out; if it won't come any other way, use a small screwdriver blade inside the cut out for the safety button. It will damage the stock to pry from the outside of the plate. Once the cover plate is off, you should be able to pull the safety out. You may have to work it back and forth so it will clear the "flat" filed on the shaft. Once the button is out, there may be a loose plate under it, depending on the manufacturer of the safety. If there is a loose plate rather than a "housing", just safeguard it. Once the safety is removed, the barreled action should come out.
Mike
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