I removed the yoke on my model 1917 for the first time and discovered the spring loaded pin sticking out of the side of the yoke. Any ideas on how to compress the pin so I can reassemble the gun? I know the answer is here. I have the Kuhnhausen manual, but I'm not seeing any information on this if it's in there. Thanks in advance.

Congrats for not having it launch across the room and get lost!

First I would pull it and the spring out to confirm there's no rust or crude in the hole. Then oil and replace them.

To assemble, place the gun and both of your hands in a large enough clear plastic bag. Install the yoke up to the pin. Push the pin in flush with the hole using a small piece of wood, eraser, or etc. Push yoke all the way in.

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Jim
S&WCA #819

It did launch itself, but it shot up into my work light and landed right in front of me on the table. I'm feeling very lucky for that. Thanks a ton for the advice. I knew I asked in the right place! BTW, what is the reason for the pin?

Man, are you lucky. That little plunger and spring can go any where.
The bag trick is fool proof. I use the tip of a chop stick. Best

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Mike 2796
SoFo Bunch member

It's a cyl detent to hold the cyl in the open position while loading and unloading. Very convenient and can prevent the extractor star from scratching/catching on the recoil shield if the gun is tilted while unloading.

Old world craftsmanship and panache that was dropped after WW II and even earlier on the other frame sizes.

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Jim
S&WCA #819

I was lucky the first time I discovered it, there was so much oil/tar and crud in it I had to clean it to get it out. It's a neat feature you just don't fine on any revolver any more.

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H Richard
SWCA1967 SWHF244

Worked like a charm. Thank you.