Messed up disassembling shotgun.

[BigPimping]

I think that a competent gunsmith or maybe a trip back to the original manufacturer at the factory would be helpful. If you know the model number and serial number of the gun, that would help. There may be a YouTube video available that would walk you through the disassembly and reassembly process

[God Bless America]

You shouldn't own firearms if you don't know what you're doing

Learn by doing.

If it ain't broke, fix it till it is.

OP is merely taking his part in the timeless tradition of self-taught repair. Nothing wrong with that. It's how I learned.

[WartHog]

OP - I found this H&R PDF owners manual - hope it is of help to you.

Edit - it was for a break-barrel 1871 model, not a pump so no use to you.

[SkyHawk]

Pull the barrel back off, remove the trigger assembly and see if you can cock it. That may be all it needs for reassembly.

Drift out those two pins and the trigger group will come out the bottom as one unit. Cock the hammer, put the trigger group back into the gun.

Skip to 4:37 in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SEux67awHc

[WartHog]

OP - this link should get you the owners manual for your shotgun - http://www.hr1871.com/Support/manuals.asp

[WartHog]

Ok - I called H&R and asked one of their Techs if pulling the trigger with the barrel removed from the action would cause any problems and they said no. They suggested reinstalling the barrel and checking to see if the action cycles and the trigger operates properly.

[jeremyro]

Well you also messed up posting in the rifle thread instead of shotgun so it has not been a great day for you.

[Skip_Dog]

Ok - I called H&R and asked one of their Techs if pulling the trigger with the barrel removed from the action would cause any problems and they said no. They suggested reinstalling the barrel and checking to see if the action cycles and the trigger operates properly.

nope.. Pull the trigger out by removing the 2 pins (as stated in above posts). Look for the broken part in the trigger group. Remove it and order a new one. Cost about $5 plus shipping.
Ask me how I know? I went full trigger tard about 25 years ago on my first shotgun... Remington said the same thim. That shouldn't cause it to break but....

[A Fox]

Pull the barrel back off, remove the trigger assembly and see if you can cock it. That may be all it needs for reassembly.

Drift out those two pins and the trigger group will come out the bottom as one unit. Cock the hammer, put the trigger group back into the gun.

Skip to 4:37 in this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SEux67awHc

Thanks! It was good reference, I couldn't pump it back. I had to remove the trigger group, slam the butt to dislodge the bolt w/ pump. Turns out dad doesn't clean guns. Sop gunk, everywhere

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[A Fox]

OP - this link should get you the owners manual for your shotgun - http://www.hr1871.com/Support/manuals.asp

I found the manual. But manual reading is for suckers. [ thanks tho, I needed it to confirm all parts where there ]

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[A Fox]

Well you also messed up posting in the rifle thread instead of shotgun so it has not been a great day for you.

It's never a great day for me

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[A Fox]

Ok - I called H&R and asked one of their Techs if pulling the trigger with the barrel removed from the action would cause any problems and they said no. They suggested reinstalling the barrel and checking to see if the action cycles and the trigger operates properly.

Proactive man, I forgot people can call companies. I'm too use to having to leave emails or be on hold. Thanks man

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[A Fox]

nope.. Pull the trigger out by removing the 2 pins (as stated in above posts). Look for the broken part in the trigger group. Remove it and order a new one. Cost about $5 plus shipping.
Ask me how I know? I went full trigger tard about 25 years ago on my first shotgun... Remington said the same thim. That shouldn't cause it to break but....

So far, no broken parts. Cleaned it and going to try cycling it once assembled

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[CouchOperator]

Its a shotgun. Use a hammer until its fixed

[SkyHawk]

So far, no broken parts. Cleaned it and going to try cycling it once assembled

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Let us know how it turns out! At least now you can give it a good clean and lube with the trigger group and bolt out.