Thread: Complete Disassembly & Assembly of ALL S&W Model 52s
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Old 06-04-2018, 12:42 AM
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What is the proper way to insert the backstrap (or as you call it, Frame Insert) back into the frame? I'm pushing down on that mainspring as hard as I can and still cannot properly orient and insert the backstrap. Is there a secret technique for it?

I have a solution to your problem. I posted a message about it in the S&W Smithing forum.

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