Fox Model B barrel removal

Your Model B is real similar to my 311 Savages. You pull off the forend. No tools needed. I forget if the B had a finger locking mechinism or if you simply pull. With the forend off put a hand on the barrels and simply open the action. Brace the stock under your arm and break the gun as if you are going to load it and pull down on the barrels. It should hinge off. If you used tools to remove just the wood of the fore end the forend Iron will prevent the barrels from opening far enough for removal.
Hope this was helpful.
Brian.

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Hey 32WINSPL: mcwoodduck is correct. On the FOX B, Simply pull down on the front of the Forend. They're kind of tight. And the Forend will pop off.[/color] Leave the little screw on the Forend alone. Don't take it out. When you break open the action be ready for the barrels to come off.

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Thanks for the information. I tried it out but it did not seem to work. Fully assembled there is a screw that holds the fore end onto the barrels. I removed this screw and pulled the fore end wood off by pulling it forward. I next broke the action open. I then placed the opened gun on my knee and tried to remove the barrels. I forced down near the muzzle with my left hand and down on the butt end at the heel with my right. I used enough force so as to feel I was straining but to no avail. I could not get her apart. Could there possibly be something else that needs doing? I noticed a flat head screw on the exposed end of the receiver but did not remove it. This screw points to the rear of the shotgun. If there are any other thoughts, let me know. I would like to get this baby into two sections. Thank you.


32WS

Four Bee;
Thanks for your persistence. The pictures really tell the story and I was able to perform the barrel removal. I was doing the job incorrectly. Thanks also mcwoodduck. You guys were great!

I'm on my way...32WS

You're Welcome 32:
I figured you needed to see what we were talking about. This Modern Tech stuff - is amazing. [/color] ;D

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FourBee said:

Okay; Here is a FOX B being broke down.

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For some reason I am unable to see the pictures. I have the same problem getting my Model B to separate. It’s not like most examples where the forend just comes off. There is a screw to remove it first.

32WINSPL said:

Four Bee;
Thanks for your persistence. The pictures really tell the story and I was able to perform the barrel removal. I was doing the job incorrectly. Thanks also mcwoodduck. You guys were great!

I'm on my way...32WS

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Not sure if you are still on this site. I am having the same issue and would greatly appreciate any help.

Thanks
Bubba

JMVecere said:

Not sure if you are still on this site. I am having the same issue and would greatly appreciate any help.

Thanks
Bubba

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Neither one of them have been online for years!

JMVecere said:

Not sure if you are still on this site. I am having the same issue and would greatly appreciate any help.

Thanks
Bubba

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Old thread, but I'll give you some info. The forend does not need the screw removed for forend removal. So if you removed the screw and then the wood, you need to reassemble it. Once reassembled, slide a finger between the front of the forend and the barrels. The frond should pop down, so slowly rotate it some downward and then forward. There's a metal spring that keeps the forend attached to the barrels. Once you remove the frond in that manner, you can then simply push the opening lever to the side and holding the barrels and the buttstock, open as normal and the barrels will release from the butt and action.