Pipecleaners are an excellent utensil to reach in difficult areas.

You don't need to remove that screw to perform a proper cleaning.

Yes, I understand the sideplates can be removed with the hammers intact by removing the left plate screw. As of yet I haven’t done that, though I want to. The left hammer lets go with minimal trigger pull, very similar to a target rifle. I imagine a thorough cleaning of the lock may illeviate this. I read somewhere that the hammers should be at full cock before removing the plates. When I muster up enough courage to proceed I will remove the locks. I’m slow but methodical. So far, just slow.

Which set covers most (if not all) Parker screws and pins?

Brownells is usually considered the best hands down , but they’re also the most expensive . I’ve got some Brownells but a couple years ago someone brought in a large like new set from Wheeler Manufacturing and since it was only $20 it came home with me . Certainly not the best for professional use but just find for my limited needs .

Dido solvent

Bruce, we all get a bit slower with age. And not necessarily any wiser. Whatever you do just be careful and take it slow

Absolutely! I am not a gunsmith, I won’t pretend to be one. Happy clean bores and an oil rag wipe down are my qualifications.