Marlin One-Piece Firing Pin Kit

A week or so ago I ordered a one-piece firing pin kit from Evil Roy's Shooting School having read good reviews of it.

This was the last part of the customizing/rebuild that I had planned for the 32-20 Model 1894CL. I was excited to see the kit come in the mail today and immediately made for the shop.

Installation was fast and easy. And WOW! I thought the little levergun was slick before! I cannot describe adequately how much of a difference installing this kit made. The kit includes the new firing pin (made of tool steel, a new main spring and lever plunger spring.

	Having made sure the levergun is unloaded, remove the lever.
	Pull the lever out and then remove the bolt. Be careful not to lose the ejector. It simply sets in a notch so be aware of it.
	The pins holding the firing pin in place must be driven out. You do not have to remove the one in the middle completely from the bolt. Remove the rear one and then drive the center one up until the firing pin comes out.

	Slide the new firing pin into place, making sure it is turned correctly so that the center retaining pin can be reinstalled.

	Remove the pin retaining the lever plunger. Remove the old spring and install the new spring, then reinstall the lever plunger.
Reinstall the bolt and the lever in the firearm. Then remove the stock and with the hammer down, remove the main spring. Simply slide the mainspring retainer sideways in the slot. Don't force it. You don't need to bend anything. It will come out the side.
	Install the new mainspring on the hammer strut. Put the mainspring retainer on the strut, with the bottom edge inserted into the slot in the lower tang. Push the top of the retainer forward and slide it in.
Reinstall the stock and you are ready! The difference in feel is amazing.