ALGERIAN MIQULET FOR COMMENT

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by Fernando K

Hello everyone

If the larger spring has escaped from its position on the front of the cat's foot, when it has reached the full cock position, it means that the end of the spring or foot of the cat foot has been broken. It is what you see in the photographs, the cat's foot has reached the extreme position, and the spring has come out

Fernando K

Of course, what Fernando K is saying is correct. Where the toe of the hammer meets the mainspring, if either/both is broke, the mainspring would fall out of position as shown. This would require a more serious repair. But it can be done if desired. To me, neither looks broke from the photos. But it could have happened long ago back in the period. It's just too difficult to tell for sure from the photos. But the gunsmith will probably know. The gun does appear to have seen regular usage. It may have been used up to the point of a broke mainspring or hammer. In any case, let us know what the gunsmith thinks. Thanks.

Rick