Hi Standard Information - Re: Take down instructions

apologies, but even after reading the rules, I don't feel that an abbreviation of my last name is disrespectful. secondly, i have read the take down instructions before blindly posting. I believe that some previous owner probably buggered it up, the locking block may be offset, but I can't seem to get it with a hanger or pick.

hd military take down lever stuck — travis s., Sat Aug 4 19:53

I just bought a (from what i can tell) 1945 model hd military. In trying to take it down to clean it, i noticed the take down lever was stuck. It will not turn more than maybe 1/4 inch downwards and... more
- Take down instructions — Jim Barta, Sat Aug 4 23:24
  
  First off - read the rules for posting here. If you don't post using your first and last names John just won't answer you. Secondly you can't actuate the take down lever until you have captured the... more
- - Re: Take down instructions — travis s., Sat Aug 4 23:36
  - - Posting rules — John J. Stimson, Jr., Wed Aug 8 12:17
      
      Hello Travis, If we were to meet on the street and introduce ourselves, we would almost certainly introduce ourselves using our full first and last names. This is generally considered simple good... more
    - Rules are rules — Jim Barta, Sun Aug 5 16:38
      
      "apologies, but even after reading the rules, I don't feel that an abbreviation of my last name is disrespectful" The rules for posting are set by the owner of this private site and are not open to... more
    - - Re: Rules are rules — Travis s , Sun Aug 5 17:01
        
        Additionally, this is not a private site, it and the forum are open to the public. You picked me to have an issue with for something that should be an issue. Its not an exclusive club.
      - Posting Rules — John J. Stimson, Jr., Wed Aug 8 12:20
        
        Hello Travis, This website and forum that is private in that I own it and set the rules. I support it through my efforts and my leasing of the forum software. There is no financial gain for me just... more
      - Re: Rules are rules — Travis s., Sun Aug 5 16:59
        
        The thing with the internet is that anyone could pretend to be anyone. I could have used the name david smith and you'd never know the difference. Since when does information and being helpful have... more
      - Posting rules — John J. Stimson, Jr., Wed Aug 8 12:19
        
        Hello Travis, Yes, you could use an alias. However, I believe in the basic honesty of people – at least until some rascal proves me wrong about him. I suspect that Jim was only trying to save my time ... more
        If you don't like the rules... — john NC brewer, Sun Aug 5 21:43
        
        Please don't let the door hit ya... John
        Re: If you don't like the rules... — Travis s., Sun Aug 5 22:08
        
        It wont hit me, ill be out fast enough. Not interested enough in what info you have here to deal with the egos. Apparently information now comes at a premium for a few guys to feel like they've... more
        I'm with ya' Travis ! — Rick Mueller, Fri Aug 10 21:35
        
        You've said what I've wanted to say for a long time. There are alot of PLEASANT people out there that have good information. Hang in there , Travis.
        rules — Joe Silvia, Mon Aug 6 12:31
        
        Ease up guys. If John wants to admonish a poster he can as he has on occassion. I don't recall reading that anyone had been appointed by him to be Sgt at arms of the site. I missed the rules the... more
        Posting rules — John J. Stimson, Jr., Wed Aug 8 12:23
        
        Hello Joe, You are correct, I can speak for myself. However, I do get really, really tired of asking posters to read and follow the rules. I certainly do not object to other forum user reminding a... more
        rules — Joe Silvia, Thu Aug 9 13:28
        
        I understand completely John. The key word here is "civil" We all have to remember that we are not face to face when we post on the web so smiling faces cannot convey the intent of our words. Nothing ... more
        Re: rules — John (NC) Brewer, Fri Aug 10 07:01
        
        Maybe I should have put more smiley faces in my post. I've always assumed that if you're a guest on a forum and immediately start to protest the rules, then being invited to follow them or leave is... more
        Rules — Joe Silvia, Sat Aug 11 12:55
        
        Nothing wrong with what you did John. Just your technique. If you had even just provided the tech information that you did first and then reminded Travis of Johns requested format I doubt seriously... more
        Joe- — Travis s., Mon Aug 6 13:18
        
        Joe, you are correct. I did not realize that the john whom replied and the john who made the site were not the same. An oversight in my being upset, and to John, who created the site, I apologize for ... more
        Forum rules — John J. Stimson, Jr., Wed Aug 8 12:24
        
        Hello Travis, If you still want help, we can start over with a new post that follows the rules. John Stimson

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