Mini 14 help needed.

[Brown Rock]

Stomp it open with your boot. That's how they do it with rusted AK's right?

[jyo]

OK, seen this many times---Op-rod is rusted over gas-port---first try and confirm chamber is empty by CAREFULLY checking with cleaning rod (point in safe direction!)---once you know rifle is unloaded, place rifle in vertical position (muzzle down) with operating handle on right side placed against the top of a wooden table (this may mar the finish on the table---picnic table OK) and strike operating handle downward against wooden table edge a few times until becomes unstuck---apply oil and clean rusted area after taking rifle apart. If rifle is in fact loaded---apply safety and take to gunsmith---TELL him you believe gun is loaded! Good luck with this and BE CAREFUL!