I've had a couple or so Francottes..Bloody good Guns
It's been a while though, I 'm sure I've done same.
Can't you just be a little "rugged" as you put the forend back on?
I believe that worked for me, a while back.Try pushing the Rod while doing so.
What grade is you Gun?
Aren't they great???
Franc

Last edited by Franc Otte; 10/18/08 08:54 PM.