So the little box of goodies from S & S arrived today with almost everything I need. Reproduction rear sling swivel and screw, spring plunger for extractor, spring for ramrod retainer, middle band with indent for Buffington sight, extra tall front sight and pin.

I'm going to fire it before making any front sight changes now that the rear sight is laying flat. It was about a foot high so I'm assuming it may drop by 6 inches but we'll see. With the spring plunger in place the extractor really kicks out the brass where it was gently pushing out of the chamber. After putting the block in with the spring plunger in place now I understand why so many are left out.

The pin for the rod retainer is still missing and I may have to make my own as no part suppliers have one. The top band is still incorrect but that can wait because it doesn't affect function and funds are limited.
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