I have a 1898 Krag made in mid 1899. Problem is the Safety Lever seems to be 1892-1894 and it was broken when I acquired my Krag some years ago. The Spring Spindle which makes the Safety Lever lock into position is broken missing the top knob part that slides in the groove. It caused the Krag to jam in open position. At the base of the Lever Thumb-Piece there is a tiny screw that once removed the broken Spring Spindle and Spring come right out. (See Attached Photo and Diagram) So after always searching I finally found and acquired the correct and original Safety Lever for my 1899 Krag.

My problem is the Spring Spindle and Spring are already installed in the Safety Lever from the factory where is cannot be removed. So installing this Safety lever is the problem. Pushing the Spring Spindle in while installing the Lever where it can lock back in place.

Is there any other way on installing it? I cannot find any way on how to install it.

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