Well, I began working on a model 1896 Krag project today.

The trigger assembly was packed with old grease and it impaired the trigger-pull. I also needed to do some stock fitting, which would be easier with the trigger off the action.

(In the past, I have always found the trigger unit difficult to re-install).

I pulled the trigger assembly, cleaned the parts, and looked for an easy way to reassemble. (The 'Springfield Boys' had to have a trick).

The manufacturing hole, through the 'knuckle' pivot on the front of the sear, attracted my attention. The 'sear pivot hole' on the action has a small diameter blind hole at its bottom.

I put the shank of a closely fitting drill through the sear pivot and started the pivot into its receptacle. The drill shank served as a support post. I inserted the trigger spring in the front of the sear.

With the barreled-receiver lying on a work table, I firmly gripped the trigger while compressing the trigger spring with the tip of a screwdriver.

Once the spring was compressed, I could wiggle the trigger and move the assembly inward enough to catch the spring on the edge of the receiver.

At this point, the trigger can be pushed forward so the sear lowers to clear the receiver. I then moved the sear into place with light taps of a plastic mallet. The drill shank helped serve as a third hand, guiding and keeping the sear aligned.
   

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