TINKER:

My telephone calls yesterday also revealed that 4 years ago, the rifle in question, was in three pieces (Forearm, barrel, and receiver/stock) and was later put together. It was not stored in a damp basement so I can't imaging that in the last 4 years it has "rusted" shut to a point that it can't be easily freed up. I could be wrong though.

I think a 2 lb. hammer would work nicely. HuH ?

Fulton