[Sam Steele]

Hi Alvin,

I wondered how difficult it would have been to re-insert the sear spring shaft back through the hammer, with the mainspring plunger being so powerful. I'll consider your attack on the subject, but for the moment, I am enjoying the "unique" mechanics of a Conehammer!

I did as you suggested, putting pressure on the muzzle to draw back slightly on the upper frame. Sure enough, the bolt slid smoothly back. I didn't load yet with the snap caps to chamber one for dry firing - I just wanted to see her with the bolt open. I dropped the hammer on my thumb (I'm kinda enjoying the pain, now), but notice a trigger pull similar to an old .45. And yes...the click-click of the trigger group is absent without the lock in place. Such beautiful fire blue on the serial-numbered floorplate catch! All in all, a piece of exquisite workmanship. We'll never see the likes of this again.

I'll send you the pics via e-mail in a few minutes.

Hey....any more Conehammer owners out there with stories to tell of their beauties?


Cheers,

Bill