need help with Buchel Tell free pistol operation

[ddeanjohnson]

I am examining an old Buchel Tell free pistol with an eye towards purchase. Can somebody please tell me the function of the straight lever on the left side of the receiver? I am NOT referring to the curved lever that is immediately above the triggerguard -- that lever sets the trigger. I am referring to the straight lever, higher up. The mystery lever is currently in the maximum upward position. It can be snapped to a position about 45 degrees lower. Thank you for any help you can offer on this matter.



D. Dean Johnson
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[germanguns1234]

I don't have one to tell for sure but I believe it is attached to the pin holding the breech block in place. So, after the screw on the fore end is removed and the trigger group taken out, the pin can be removed and the breech block taken out.