Dunno? Lots of people still seem to have problems operating lever action rifles, even old ones that have slicked-up some with age.

My first bit of wisdom received on lever actions as a wee twerp, was work that bleepin' thing like you mean to tear the lever off, or it'll jam on ya.

I did, still do. Ain't suffered a burp, ever.

If three or more people think you're a dimwit, chances are at least one of them is right.