Coyote3855
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I have a late model (mfg 1919) Savage 1907 model in .32 ACP. I purchased it through GunsAmerica. The seller sent it disassembled. (?) I have reassembly instructions and exploded parts view for the 1917 Model from this site: (The 1917 parts diagram has the part that's giving me problems, the only diagram I can find of the 1907 is the early model with the burr hammer and wide slide serrations and no trigger lock.
http://www.vintagepistols.com/1907/1917manual.html
However, I cannot figure out the correct placement of the trigger lock (part #1-G-39 on the website). Placement is not intuitive. I cannot match wear patterns on the trigger lock with the corresponding groove in the breach block. From the parts diagram, the pointed end of the trigger lock goes toward the muzzle end, and there is a protrusion on the breech block that could mate with the slight right angle bend in the hammer end of the trigger lock. However, when the trigger lock is in this position, the muzzle end protrudes into the frame and would appear to block the assembly of the barrel, spring, and slide onto the frame.
To confuse me further, the trigger and sear assembly act on the opposite side of the frame/breech block from where the “trigger lock” groove appears to be. The instructions say the trigger lock goes on the left side of the frame/breach block, although it is unclear to me if that mean looking down on the unit when it’s upside down for assembly, or when if left means when the gun is in firing position.
If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it. A picture of the trigger lock in the correct position would be invaluable, as would an elaboration of the procudure for mating the spring/barrel/ slide with the frame. ANY advice or comments would be welcome.
Coyote3855
Beginning collector of early 20th Century pocket pistols.
http://www.vintagepistols.com/1907/1917manual.html
However, I cannot figure out the correct placement of the trigger lock (part #1-G-39 on the website). Placement is not intuitive. I cannot match wear patterns on the trigger lock with the corresponding groove in the breach block. From the parts diagram, the pointed end of the trigger lock goes toward the muzzle end, and there is a protrusion on the breech block that could mate with the slight right angle bend in the hammer end of the trigger lock. However, when the trigger lock is in this position, the muzzle end protrudes into the frame and would appear to block the assembly of the barrel, spring, and slide onto the frame.
To confuse me further, the trigger and sear assembly act on the opposite side of the frame/breech block from where the “trigger lock” groove appears to be. The instructions say the trigger lock goes on the left side of the frame/breach block, although it is unclear to me if that mean looking down on the unit when it’s upside down for assembly, or when if left means when the gun is in firing position.
If anyone can help, I would greatly appreciate it. A picture of the trigger lock in the correct position would be invaluable, as would an elaboration of the procudure for mating the spring/barrel/ slide with the frame. ANY advice or comments would be welcome.
Coyote3855
Beginning collector of early 20th Century pocket pistols.
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