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New Encore. Hammer won't cock. [message #3793] Fri, 04 March 2011 14:56 Go to next message
1911rush is currently offline  1911rush
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Just bought a brand new Encore frame. Rifle buttstock and forend. Problem is the hammer won't cock. With or without a barrel on it. Has anyone else had this problem? My buddy and I both bought these at the same time and both have this issue. It's almost like there's something preventing it from locking in.

[Updated on: Fri, 04 March 2011 14:56]

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Re: New Encore. Hammer won't cock. [message #3794 is a reply to message #3793] Fri, 04 March 2011 18:02 Go to previous messageGo to next message
oneshotonekill is currently offline  oneshotonekill
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Can't say that I have but T/C customer service is great to talk to. Just give them a call. Good luck.

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Re: New Encore. Hammer won't cock. [message #3799 is a reply to message #3794] Fri, 04 March 2011 23:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
bossie255 is currently offline  bossie255
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Not shure but I had my stocks off but barrel on and would not cock soon as I put the stocks on it cocked.

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Re: New Encore. Hammer won't cock. [message #3801 is a reply to message #3799] Sat, 05 March 2011 02:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
1911rush is currently offline  1911rush
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Thanks to both of you. I'll post when I find something out. I'm sure it's something simple.

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Re: New Encore. Hammer won't cock. [message #3807 is a reply to message #3801] Sat, 05 March 2011 11:51 Go to previous messageGo to next message
SingleShot is currently offline  SingleShot
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http://www.bellmtcs.com/store/index.php?cid=562

here's everything you need to know about a Encore and even some things you don't imo

you need to look at Encore trigger jobs and get an understanding of how it works, it's really simple !

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Re: New Encore. Hammer won't cock. [message #4910 is a reply to message #3807] Sat, 07 May 2011 20:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
275221 is currently offline  275221
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With the stock off it will work until you put the stock on. You need to put a washer under the the frame between the stock and the frame. That fixed all the problems with my Encore made after 2004. Got one made in 2000 and have not had any problems with it at all.

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Re: New Encore. Hammer won't cock. [message #4911 is a reply to message #4910] Sat, 07 May 2011 22:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
briancon is currently offline  briancon
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the same thing happin to me witha new walnut stock!

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Re: New Encore. Hammer won't cock. [message #4912 is a reply to message #3793] Sun, 08 May 2011 00:38 Go to previous messageGo to next message
nlopez13619 is currently offline  nlopez13619
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just in case you didn't know the hammer will never cock when a barrel is not in the frame.

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Re: New Encore. Hammer won't cock. [message #4913 is a reply to message #4912] Sun, 08 May 2011 09:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
martineta is currently offline  martineta
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Never say never. Encores will definitely cock with no barrel or stock if you know the trick. Cool . I watched my gunsmith do it with frames only to test the trigger pull on the six frames I took him for trigger jobs. He just pushed something or another in the frame with his finger or screw driver as I wasn't paying to close attention and voila! cocked frame to test with the trigger pull gauge.

Kenneth Burnett
Managing Partner
www.pasodelpuerto.com

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Re: New Encore. Hammer won't cock. [message #4914 is a reply to message #4913] Sun, 08 May 2011 12:28 Go to previous messageGo to next message
sam77757 is currently offline  sam77757
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make sure your frame/stock bolt isnt to tight. i would try putting a washer on the frame/stock bolt! its letting the bolt go in to far and the hammer will not come back because the bolt is in to far.try loosening the bolt just a little bit and see if that lets you cock the hammer

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Re: New Encore. Hammer won't cock. [message #5306 is a reply to message #4914] Mon, 20 June 2011 18:57 Go to previous message
MoDeer is currently offline  MoDeer
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There is an Interconnect that is made to keep the hammer from cocking until the gun is closed. Your gunsmith reached in and pushed the interconnect back, and therefore was able to override the safety feature. Be careful about letting the hammer fall on the firing pin and not shooting the gun as the firing pin spring can become "sprung" and will not pull the firing pin back after a shot. You may not be able to open the gun after the shot or it may bend the firing pin if you do get it open. Bottom line dont let the hammer fall on an empty chambe without a rag or something to prevent it hitting the firing pin.

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