colt 1908 380 pocket pistol

cliffie1953 · November 28, 2008, 11:00 PM

I am having trouble getting the hammer into the pistol. I have gotten advice off different sites but I still can't get the hammer to fit between the spring then move over enough to put the safety pin in. Of course it's simple, but what is the secret???
Cliff

James K · November 29, 2008, 01:08 PM

I fought that one for years before learning the simple trick. Hold the gun in the right hand, squeezing the trigger and grip safety at the same time. The hammer will go right in and you can easily line it up for inserting the safety.

Jim

Slopemeno · November 29, 2008, 02:50 PM

The Mastar of Canada website has a guide.

November 28, 2008, 11:00 PM	#1
cliffie1953 Junior Member Join Date: August 4, 2008 Posts: 2	colt 1908 380 pocket pistol I am having trouble getting the hammer into the pistol. I have gotten advice off different sites but I still can't get the hammer to fit between the spring then move over enough to put the safety pin in. Of course it's simple, but what is the secret??? Cliff

November 29, 2008, 01:08 PM	#2
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I fought that one for years before learning the simple trick. Hold the gun in the right hand, squeezing the trigger and grip safety at the same time. The hammer will go right in and you can easily line it up for inserting the safety. Jim

November 29, 2008, 02:50 PM	#3
Slopemeno Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2007 Posts: 2,663	The Mastar of Canada website has a guide.