I just received the lock, stock, and barrel (gee I finally got to use that expression for real!) from Pectonica to build my 36 caliber mule ear rifle. I want to take the L&R lock apart to make inletting it easier and also to polish the hammer and plate. I tapped a little on the pins - they seem to be very tight and and are staked or peened on one side. Has anyone else taken one of their locks apart? Should I just wack good and hard to drive the pins out?
Thanks
Jim S.