UPDATED - snake eyes derringer help needed - hammer spring install

[A34]

Hi guys!

I am having trouble installing the hammer springs on a Classic Arms kit gun. The snake eyes derrringer. Is there a special tool required? How do you do this? I tried needle nose and couldn't do it. Any advice on how to do this and NOT break a hammer spring?

Pics are from the gun as I got it. I disassembled, cleaned and am now "trying" to reassemble.

[ShotgunDave]

If it were me A34, I'd get a pair of Vise-Grips and a couple pieces of leather. Put the lower jaw on the frame with a piece of leather in between, to protect the brass on the frame. Put the upper jaw on top of the spring and squeeze.

[A34]

Thanks, will do!

[mazo kid]

And with the hammer down. How did you remove the springs?

[A34]

And with the hammer down. How did you remove the springs?

They just popped out.

[A34]

Thanks for the help guys. Attached are pics of the finished project. Using vice grips I was able to get the springs installed.

[mazo kid]

Nice job on the restoration!

[A34]

Thanks!

[AlaskanGuy]

I like it!!!  whats the recoil like?

i have had several derringers over the years.. they both were hard for me to hang on to.

[ShotgunDave]

Wow! You really cleaned that old girl up! Nice work!

[A34]

Thanks!

[A34]

I like it!!!  whats the recoil like?

i have had several derringers over the years.. they both were hard for me to hang on to.

I have not shot it yet, but plan to. .36 caliber with 15 or so grains of FFFG shouldn't be too bad. I'll post a range report when I shoot it!