This is my first double rifle. I have a bad habit of needing to study how all types of guns operate. It took me awhile to make up my mind to disassemble such an expensive gun, but I had to do it! I've had it apart 2 times now, and the second time it only took me 10 minutes to take apart, and 12 to put back together. So, it's a pretty easy operation. Not bolt action easy, but not too bad either.