Can't pass a brush or patch through...

[tntnixon]

My father in law passed away a couple of weeks ago and he had several weapons that my mother-in-law wanted me to make sure were in good working condition. No problem except for this little Italian job .25 that he bought at Western Auto in 1968. Slide works appropriately, chambers a round well, manually cycles well, but I cant get a .25 brush or a small patch to pass through to barrel. I see no obvious obstructions (the barrel's only 2"). I can't take the barrel off. It's evidently made into the frame. Strange design. It's a Galesi.

[et45]

Try putting some solvent or oil on the patch or brush.

[tntnixon]

i tried the oil. no good. i wonder if i should just soak the barrel over night?

[Garufa]

Pictures?

New brushes are always tight. How big of a patch are you using?

[NuTcAsE]

Sorry to hear about your Father-in-law!

Silly question, it's not stopping on the rod or end of the brush where it screws to the rod is it??