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Offline rebAL

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OOPS!
« on: August 24, 2010, 04:27:08 AM »
I accidentally dry fired my encore 45/70.  Should I be worried?

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Re: OOPS!
« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2010, 08:36:23 AM »
Dry firing the Encore will damage the firing pin return spring. That being said, I doubt that you caused any damage with one dry fire. You can check with the breech open by pushing the firing pin forward with a small screwdriver between the hammer and firing pin  looking for it to spring back freely. If it springs back and none of the pin is protruding from the breech face no damage has been done. Hope this helps.
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Re: OOPS!
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2010, 10:10:41 AM »
Thanks Scratch;  Seems to be OK.