FX Need help with m3 issue.

[Not_a_squirrel]

So I recently bought my father an impact m3 .30 cal. While he was preparing to smoke a squirrel he got excited and fired the gun with the bolt open. A p.o.i shift did happen. Not sure yet how much of a shift yet.(weather) hoping to find out tomorrow. But before I start firing this thing I gotta ask.
My question is what happened to the gun during this event? What do I need to inspect to insure the gun is still safe for use?
He thinks the cocking lever slammed shut on it. He seems confused about what all happend.

Thanks for ur input.

 

[Emu]

You should have lost the o'ring that is inside the barrel.

Next shot should sound different and air should be felt on your face.

 

[Vetmx]

Like Emu said, check the internal transfer port oring and make sure it’s still there. My main concern would be the linkage pins. With a .30 and the amount of hammer spring tension it might have, he should be happy he didn’t damage one. Smoking squirrels can’t be good for the lungs. I generally just shoot them.

 

[7Green]

May have bent the little pin on the cocking block. With it only happening once you are likely ok. I would cycle some rounds through it correctly.