I was shooting my H&R 999 the other day, and I only got about 30 rounds into the session when the cylinder flew off. I went to open the action after firing off 9 rounds, and the cylinder came off with the casings still inside.
Forgive me for not knowing what all the parts are called, but basically there is no spring tension on the extractor. When I try to put the cylinder back in its "tube," it just slides to the bottom and sits there. It comes right back out when you pull on it.
I found this:
http://www.stevespages.com/ipb-handr-929.html
Slightly different model, but looks similar enough. Is it possible that part #26 is missing? It could have fallen out along with the cylinder, but how could the cylinder come out to begin with?
EDIT: Also, does the 999 have a half-cock sear? When I try to half-cock it, I can hear a clicking noise, but the hammer will not stay at half-cock.
Again, sorry for my ignorance, I just bought this thing.
Forgive me for not knowing what all the parts are called, but basically there is no spring tension on the extractor. When I try to put the cylinder back in its "tube," it just slides to the bottom and sits there. It comes right back out when you pull on it.
I found this:
http://www.stevespages.com/ipb-handr-929.html
Slightly different model, but looks similar enough. Is it possible that part #26 is missing? It could have fallen out along with the cylinder, but how could the cylinder come out to begin with?
EDIT: Also, does the 999 have a half-cock sear? When I try to half-cock it, I can hear a clicking noise, but the hammer will not stay at half-cock.
Again, sorry for my ignorance, I just bought this thing.