FX Brand new Crown Continuum MKII with issues...

[Pedrotms]

Hi guys.
In July I got myself a Crown Continuum MKII. The gun sat still in the box for 3 months, as I was working abroad. Came back, got an Element Titan scope to fit in it, installed the scope on the gun and back to the box, without ever being cocked or shot once.
A few days ago, I finally had my days off to go shooting. Got a couple of guns out and the crown. For my surprise, and a bad one, when I tried to cock the gun there was little to no resistance on the cocking lever as it moves backwards (which I found weird, and immediately removed the magazine before loading a single pellet), and the trigger, on safety or fire mode, was as stiff as it can be. No matter what I do, the trigger barely moves, can't pull it backwards.
Anyone has any guess regarding what might be going on?
Is it possible that the gun came already cocked from the store and some springs or something on the mechanism got stuck somehow?
I'm even more worried of the gun already being cocked, since I lowered both the front and rear power adjuster settings to the minimum to start tinkering, which could potentially damage the valve assembly and the wheel...which would screw the warranty...
The bloody gun has never seen a single pellet in it's barrel or even been dry fired.
I'm trying to get a hold of the store owner and hear what he has to say. In the mean time, I'm trying to understand what is happening.
Any feedback is appreciated.

Best,
Pedro

 

[gxs]

Cocking a Crown is really smooth so there is little resistance to it. Did you hear a click when cocking it?

If the gun was pre-owned I would check the trigger. Maybe someone messed with it. This should be a quick fix. If the gun is new then just send it to a shop.

 

[Pedrotms]

Cocking a Crown is really smooth so there is little resistance to it. Did you hear a click when cocking it?

If the gun was pre-owned I would check the trigger. Maybe someone messed with it. This should be a quick fix. If the gun is new then just send it to a shop.

The gun was bought brand new. I've owned an older version, I know how the cocking mechanism should be, assuming it is has smooth in this newer version. Also, there was no click indicating that it was cocked.

 

[Squirrel hunter]

Sounds like our trigger set screws might be backoff to far or in too far not allowing to engage the hammer. Or not allowing the trigger to move.

 

[6gun]

Sounds like our trigger set screws might be backoff to far or in too far not allowing to engage the hammer. Or not allowing the trigger to move.

My thoughts too. Trigger is set to know when you want to shoot before you do.

 

[cahil_2]

Good videos on you tube on trigger adjustment.

 

[ThE PuNiShEr]

Hi guys.
In July I got myself a Crown Continuum MKII. The gun sat still in the box for 3 months, as I was working abroad. Came back, got an Element Titan scope to fit in it, installed the scope on the gun and back to the box, without ever being cocked or shot once.
A few days ago, I finally had my days off to go shooting. Got a couple of guns out and the crown. For my surprise, and a bad one, when I tried to cock the gun there was little to no resistance on the cocking lever as it moves backwards (which I found weird, and immediately removed the magazine before loading a single pellet), and the trigger, on safety or fire mode, was as stiff as it can be. No matter what I do, the trigger barely moves, can't pull it backwards.
Anyone has any guess regarding what might be going on?
Is it possible that the gun came already cocked from the store and some springs or something on the mechanism got stuck somehow?
I'm even more worried of the gun already being cocked, since I lowered both the front and rear power adjuster settings to the minimum to start tinkering, which could potentially damage the valve assembly and the wheel...which would screw the warranty...
The bloody gun has never seen a single pellet in it's barrel or even been dry fired.
I'm trying to get a hold of the store owner and hear what he has to say. In the mean time, I'm trying to understand what is happening.
Any feedback is appreciated.

Best,
Pedro

Hello. Definitely need to remove the trigger and see what changes about the loading like sidelever behavior. It's entirely possible that it has remained loaded and has now jammed the trigger/firing mechanism somehow. If you have tools and knowledge take it apart, if I can help with anything I'm here.

 

[gxs]

Also, there was no click indicating that it was cocked.

Then check the trigger screws. Something is off there and the sear is either not engaging (if you feel the spring when letting off the handle) or is stuck and is keeping the gun engaged (if there is no spring tension when you let go of the cocking handle).