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Yes, and non explosively at that.
A "forward pressure hatch" was provided for unaided, albeit slow access by the crewmember.
Doesn't look easy though.
Only used on a real mission once, by Carpenter.
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It was via an "Explosive Hatch". This design was first used with the second crewed Mercury Flight, Alan Shepard didn't have such an ability, although he did have a manual latch. The explosive hatch weighed less, and thus was preferred for the orbital missions.
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