how to break down a model j-22 with a image..... Remove the magazine, draw slide back, check chamber to insure pistol is not loaded. Pull trigger to release striker. Holding pistol so that you see the rear of the slide, use a ball point pen or similar item to push in on the round circle. Draw slide back slightly, lift rear of slide off frame, then move slide forward off the barrel. Striker and striker spring can be removed from slide now. DO NOT RECCOMEND STRIPPING ANY FURTHER. If you fail to release the striker before disassembly, the spring is going to hit you in the eye.
Yes, a Jennings J22 will fire without a magazine inserted.
Recommend you ask a gunsmith for help
Best to ask a gunsmith for help if you don't have a manual
.22 LR rim fire
That's a task best left to a gunsmith.
They were about $60 new, and now about $100 in good condition at a gun show.
$50 to $75. These were very crude, low cost firearms of no particularly high quality.
used about 125 (like new) - 50 (worn) dollars us. New about 150.00 Us.
On mine which has a 314xxx serial (bryco arms Jennings J22). The serial number is located on the frames left hand side towards the rear. It is beneath the slide behind the safety and grip. PS: I have seen some J22's that do not have the s/n stamped in this location so yours may be different.
Probably not. IIRC, the Jennings company is out of business as a result of lawsuits. The J-22 was made from about 1981 until the company was sold a few years back, and I know of no serial number records for them.
Yes Provided the very cheaply made gun goes off when you pull the trigger. My advice would be to cut the gun into, throw it away and get a quality gun.
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