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noelf2 · November 20, 2012, 03:28 PM

I need to fix an indexing problem with a Howell's conversion in an 1858 Uberti Carbine. The pawl needs to be stretched a tiny bit. So, in order to do that, I know I need a hammer and a flat punch, but where on the pawl do I strike?

November 20, 2012, 03:28 PM	#1
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	Indexing problem, need to stretch the pawl I need to fix an indexing problem with a Howell's conversion in an 1858 Uberti Carbine. The pawl needs to be stretched a tiny bit. So, in order to do that, I know I need a hammer and a flat punch, but where on the pawl do I strike? __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.