Storing a lever action rifle
When storing a lever action rifle is it best to store with the hammer resting on half cock or all the way down or does it even matter? I generally always stored on half cock but have been putting the hammer all the way down lately. Yes with an empty rifle
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I doubt it makes any great difference, but I let the hammer down all the way. We are talking about an empty rifle yes???
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I have always done it hammer down.
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I have always thought it best to store firearms with the springs "at rest," especially flat springs. But, I honestly don't know if that is important or not. It just seems logical that long term storage with minimum tension on the springs would be beneficial. I understand that coil springs can be compressed for long periods of time and still remain fully functional.
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The storage conditions, ie, humidity, temperature, etc. are way more important than hammer position. That said, hammer down IMO.
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Probably best to store lever guns with the hammer at rest instead of being held in place by the sear. That said, if you are talking about using a lever gun for home defense with the chamber empty but magazine loaded, having the hammer at half cock will make it a little easier to lever in a round in a hurry if you need to.
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