RWS Diana RWS 48 cocking arm locked up

[mh]

FYI, Hector is located in Maryland.

 

[beerthief]

Do not think it would be a pellet that’s stuck I was able to fire it once and saw where it hit the target. Unless a pellet has been stuck down in guide somewhere and was never realized by previous owner. Tried some lube on the trigger but being cocked makes me hesitant to try dissembling anything and going much further. Will definitely call the repair guy in CT tomorrow. Thanks for that contact didn’t know I had an expert in driving distance

you can tie the cocking lever in the open position for travel .

just informed that Hector is in Maryland , still might be driving distance , plan a sight seeing outing ?

 

[Ievgen721]

That's some mean a$$ wd-40

See pictures please

 

[ETA]

Messaging with Hector today unfortunately for me he lives in Maryland now but he responded quickly although he is on vacation which tells me he is a stand up guy.

 

[ETA]

Thanks nasty for pics I never noticed could remove entire arm from stainless steel piece. Think I may have someone hold the arm back while I do it I am kinda attached to my fingers

 

[Hateful McNasty]

As much out there on this gun you should find all you need to get going .. seems plenty on this problem and dissembly vids and all .

 

[Hateful McNasty]

See pictures please

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I have had things as that happen .. it suks for sure .

 

[HectorJMedinaG]

I'm back from the World's.
The pictures paint a clear picture, the fracture of the cocking lever linkage knuckle is an impact fracture, not a fatigue one.
This tells me that there was a strong "mishap", perhaps even a detonation (far more violent than a "dieseling").
And, yes, recently applied WD40 COULD have caused this.

All the parts in the picture are available, the cost of repair would be:
Parts .- $45.00
Parts Payment and shipping from Europe.- $40
Labor.- $202.50
Return shipping and insurance.- About $50

Let me know what you want to do.






HM

 

[Ievgen721]

I'm back from the World's.
The pictures paint a clear picture, the fracture of the cocking lever linkage knuckle is an impact fracture, not a fatigue one.
This tells me that there was a strong "mishap", perhaps even a detonation (far more violent than a "dieseling").
And, yes, recently applied WD40 COULD have caused this.

All the parts in the picture are available, the cost of repair would be:
Parts .- $45.00
Parts Payment and shipping from Europe.- $40
Labor.- $202.50
Return shipping and insurance.- About $50

Let me know what you want to do.






HM

Yes, that's exactly how it was.The impact was very strong, the piston could split. The rifle was sold as is.

 

[Rich_B]

Lesson of the day, never use a petroleum based lube on a compression type rifle.

 

[PEP3]

Thanks nasty for pics I never noticed could remove entire arm from stainless steel piece. Think I may have someone hold the arm back while I do it I am kinda attached to my fingers

So what was the problem? This post took a left turn with the WD40 guy.

 

[JamieUK]

For reference OP.....

Ignore the trigger mech it's from my 48 bullpup, but you can see the ABT, and in my mind the only way your lever could get stuck SOLID, all the way open, is for your ABT to still be infront of the comp tube or for your piston seal to be totally wedged into the comp tube (hard to imagine how though).

Ideally ya need someone to hold the action/ arm while you remove stock. You'll see if it's the ABT straight away. If it's not you'll need to hold the arm and unlatch it via trigger