Gunsmither:
Thanks for the link. In the case of the lower barrel firing pin, the max protrusion recommended in the Arnold MO. bulletin is .056" and the minimum .051". .064" was the "as it comes" protrusion of the pin from the Midwest kit in this gun. Pretty long and the pin previously in the gun appeared to be a replacement which had not been shortened as it was pitted and the retaining pin shaved one side, probably from bad alignment of the retention slot when the pin was driven in. Primer drag from that one was noticable. The strike in the primer looks much better now and drag is very slight. I'm going to sleep on that cocking lever problem for awhile but appreciate you sharing your trick of padded undersize pin punch after starting the crosspin with a domed brass punch. Thankyou.
jack
