Assembly of 1938 S/42

[Thor]

If you have removed the steel spring, you probably dont have it completly down in the frame, this spring bends going in and must be seated all the way down. If the tip of the locking bolt goes into the left side of the frame the locking bolt spring is seated deep enough. Then you must get the tip of the locking bolt down far enough to push it through the last little bit on the right side of the frame. SOMETIMES this requires using a non marring tool to push down on top of the tip inside the frame as you push the locking bolt to the right. Sometimes I will use my thumb, or a dowel or a fat punch pin with a soft cloth over the end to push it down. Also remember to cushion the bottom of the frame so you dont mar the bluing. Becareful taking out the small spring, it is easy to break coming out if it sticks anywhere or tapping back down in the frame.