Kibler's Longrifles Knowledge Base

lock reassembly fly

Yes, there should be a small part called a "fly" inside the tumbler. If this fly was left out during reassembly, the sear will catch on the half-cock notch, preventing the hammer from falling all the way to the nipple when the trigger is pulled.

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