A part just broke on my BBSC 357

[deano5150]

I took my BBSC 357 to the range today and thoroughly enjoyed. Just now I took it out of the case to wipe it down and I heard a rattle. I racked the lever and a broken piece of metal fell out. See pics below. It looks like a part that locks the lever closed. The action still cycles and it seems to lock up just fine. I wonder if this is a part Henry could send me and I could replace myself. Whatever it is, it looks like it’s made of cast metal. I’m very disappointed right now.

[Mistered]

Look at the exploded parts diagram in your manual and identify it to start.

[JEBar]

is that the Sear ...

[deano5150]

Look at the exploded parts diagram in your manual and identify it to start.

I think it’s part #35 locking bolt but I’m not positive. That part appears to attach to the carrier (or what I think of as the lifter).

[JEBar]

certainly could be .... looking forward to hearing what Henry has to say about it

[Rifletom]

Thought it was the sear also. Not good.

[Redthies]

That’s a drag. At least you know they will fix it in a hurry and for no charge!

[GunnyGene]

Look at the exploded parts diagram in your manual and identify it to start.

I think it’s part #35 locking bolt but I’m not positive. That part appears to attach to the carrier (or what I think of as the lifter).

That's what it looks like to me. There's a small spring associated with it also, which may be rattling around in the gun somewhere or maybe fell out. Stuff like this should never happen. Very disturbing. There is no room for substandard parts in a $700 gun, especially given Henry's reputation for quality firearms.

If I was Henry's QA Director, I'd be taking a hard look at whoever is the supplier for this or other small parts.

[RanchRoper]

Sorry to hear that. Call HRA.

[markiver54]

Sorry to hear that. Call HRA.

Yes, and attach your pics!