[Leroy1]

I changed the grip panels on my SP101 tonight and much to my surprise when I removed one of the panels, a small copper wire about an inch long fell onto the table. I saw a place for it to fit into the rubber grip but my question is - why is it there?

 

[67390FE]

It is a disassembly pin for the hammer strut spring. Its used to lock the spring in the compressed position for stripping.

 

[Leroy1]

That makes sense - Thanks

 

[67390FE]

In the manual it should be part number E-63.

 

[67390FE]

I always seem to lose these. I save the scrap rod from stainless pop rivets and use them as replacements.

 

[McD]

I didn't think they were copper. The ones I have seen are all steel looking - Like a finishing nail (bright finish) without a point or head...