snail drum dissassembly

[Doug]

Don't take it apart unless you have to! I know from experience. If you do you must remove the winding knob and a screw type pin at the base of the mag. Once these are out you can open it up be careful of the main spring as it can fly out. Do not take out the front screw or try to open the enclosed spring, as you will never get it back together. I have not tried but have it on good source that you shouldn't. Once you put it back together wind the crank back until it reaches the catch. It's the little keyway, then push down the plunger and it will hold the spring tight. Loading is not fun and you will probably only get 20 or so in if you try hard and cuss allot. Tom Heller has repro loading tools for $450 or so. It sounds like allot but they are well made and enable you to actually use your mag. Email me if you still have questions.