the self-opening function is real and can be traced to the ejectors, an unusual option.
They push against the breech face, thereby providing the opening function.
One thing about these guns, it seems no matter how much you try to learn or think you know there's always something new. My Ideal has ejectors but I hadn't noticed their role in assisting opening. They sure don't make working the cocking/release lever any easier, but yes, once you cock it, the gun seems to open almost by itself. I assumed it was similar to mechanisms like the "inert" Jones underlever in hammerguns where once released gravity alone can more or less open the gun. Will have to try it inverted and see if there's any movement. I'll be impressed and a bit surprised if the ejector springs make much impression on the barrels when gravity is telling them to stay closed.
