Cocking lever will only go half way.

[pioneer]

Hi
I am a newbe to the board and airgunning, I have a Gladiator which has been working fine for nearly 2000 shots, now it occasionally locks up ,the cocking lever will only pull back half way and feels very solid.
I stripped the gun and can find nothing obvious , I did not strip the trigger or hammer mechanism.
Any suggestions will be gratefully received.

Brian

[ian johnstone]

Did you notice a very small 'bushing' that runs in the cocking lever slot, Brian? They can wear down with use.

[marinos.a]

i saw that happening to a gladiator a friend of mine owns. He striped it a the spot and found that is was the hummer spring cut in half.

[pioneer]

Thanks for the heads up, I did see the bush it looked ok but will renew it just in case.
I did not strip down as far as seeing the hammer spring, I did not want to disturb that section but if a new bush does not cure the problem I will have to bite the bullet.
Thanks Brian

[pioneer]

Have just stripped the gun right down, the hammer spring is in 4 pieces !!!!. how I don't know.

Have ordered one from Deben, they are quoting 5 weeks delivery from FX Sweden.

Thanks for your help

Brian

[marinos.a]

i would suggest you get two

[pioneer]

Are they prone to breaking.