It will extract the shell half way out of the chamber without the spring and spindle. You can then pick it out with your fingers. The spring and spindle press on the extractor and when closed go over center when the breech block is opened they suddenly go over center throwing the shell back onto the post in the receiver and usually throws the shell out of the rifle. Public is invited on Sundays and Wednesday mornings. Members use range whenever they like. Property is closed on Mondays for work.