Quote Originally Posted by rg627 View Post
Hello everyone

Any ideas how to remove the pin that attaches the cocking arm to the lever? Looks like the pin is pressed over itself slightly (mushroomed for want of a better word) almost like a rivet concept.

Need to replace the cocking lever so would need to re use the pin.

I'm sure you used to be able to buy a removable bolt to replace his pin. Are they still available from anywhere?

Thank you
One side of the rivet will look slightly larger than the other side. Use the punch on the smaller side. I place the breech on a block of wood with a hole drilled in it.
Don't be shy, it takes a fair bit of whack to start the pin moving. Use a good punch as described above and preferably a reasonably large ball pein or lump hammer. Once the rivet starts to move it becomes easier so use less effort.
I believe the punch size you need is 4mm.
I use stainless roll pins to replace the rivet. Cheap to buy a pack of 10.