I am currently bidding on a Emile Kerner O/U 16g over 8X57JR with claw mounts The gun has some pitting and the bores are good but the gun will only open partway, There appears to be a repair on the rear receiver action where it meets the stock and there is a crack in the fore end near the iron. Although they were a high quality gunmaker, I am assuming that the cocking cams or internals have been damaged perhaps by shooting a JRS bullet. By removing the fore end the gun still won't open and the auction doesn't want to force and damage the stock. There are no cocking indicators. or bullet trap. I have a mint heavily engraved 1928 O/U 8X57 Kerner double rifle of a higher grade. Any thoughts as to what is causing the gun to fail to open? I would like to restore if possible
Thanks
Doug
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Doug
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