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Old 01-21-2014, 11:29 AM
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Just for comparison....
Similar solution for similar problem, same era, two different companies. (Colt M1892)

Great photo. Those who are unfamiliar with Colt interiors should note the untensioned leaf spring attached to the rear of the hand. The original Colt right-side sideplate had a pin that stuck out for that spring to push against. Reinstalling a sideplate involves sliding the unit into position from the left so that the pin can snag the hand spring and keep it properly positioned when the sideplate is pressed down and tightened. Two of three early Colts that came to me had broken or bent hand springs. Fortunately it is a simple repair, involving either manufacturing your own spring or just buying a new hand from Numrich. They still had some the last time I needed one.
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