Hello all;

Still working on my 4th model squeezer. Probably need to replace firing pin spring--hammer doesn't rebound, even though pin does 'spring back' when hammer moves.

Disassembly requires drifting out pins retaining the grip safety and the cylinder stop spring. Both pins are VERY small, the smallest punch I can find (and the smallest included in gunsmith pin sets) is 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) and much too big.

I find that the grip safety pin can be started easily with the end of a paperclip. The cylinder stop pin is the same size, but I can't budge it. The pin hole seems enlarged on one side, as though someone had done mischief to it.

I have applied a drop of break-free from each side, tapped the frame with a wooden brush-handle and let it rest overnight. If the pin won't move, how can I tell if it has been buggered? If so, what can I do to fix the situation, and what tool might be needed?

Thanks

Bumping this back to top, the question is still unresolved.

The doubtful pin still won't budge.

Thanks

In some cases pins are tappered as well as the hole that they go in. I THINK they go in right to left; so to remove the pin will be pressed out from the left side to the right side of the gun. After soaking with some good penetrant try using some of the small letter size drills turned around backwards with the flutes in the chuck of a drill press. DO NOT TURN THE DRILL PRESS ON!The idea is to block up the gun level on the table and apply a small amount of pressure with the press. This helps to keep the bit from breaking and the pin running straight and true. Be careful not to break the bit. It is hardened tool steel and is likely harder that the frame. If you break it is nearly impossible to extract it without makeing the hole bigger. This is not what you want to do!! I hope one of the experts will come along and critique my post.