As I mentioned in another thread I purchased a pair of T/C Hawken rifles. One .45 cal. and 0ne .54 cal.. I got these for a good price so when they got here with a couple issues I was not all that upset. The seller is making good on a bad hammer on the .45 so I am good with that. I do have a couple questions though. On the trigger assembly on the .45 when I got it the plunger that sets the trigger was rusted solid in place and would not push the trigger set down. I did get this freed up with Liquid Wrench, WD-40 and light tapping and it eventually popped out and I was able to get things cleaned up and working. It seems to work ok but that plunger is still a little "crunchy". Should I attempt to sand it or just use it and let it wear itself back in? I put a very light coat of oil on all of the trigger parts since they were all a bit sticky and wiped off any excess.
On the .54 the set trigger is VERY hard to pull back to the set position. After it is set the primary trigger is perfect. I checked the adjustment and it is set at one turn out from trip on the set trigger as prescribed. I pulled the trigger assembly out and loosed up the screw holding the spring bar for the set trigger and that loosened up the set trigger so I got it to a point where it was manageable and put locktite on the screw to hold it at that point. I am thinking that this is not the correct way of doing this though so that is why I am asking how to do it correctly. When I say it was hard to pull I am talking grip with finger and pull back with arm! It was too hard to pull with just the finger and I don't really have weak fingers.
Last but not least, what is the recommended product to shine up the brass on these guns? These two were obviously left to sit without care for a long time and both the stocks and brass need some loving.
Rick
