Eldon:
I'm sorry for you. And the gun. Now, all you can do is rebuild the hook and refit. BTW... one should NEVER be filing on the "breech face" (standing breech) of such a gun for any reason.
It must be clear to you by now that certain jobs are a bit beyond the reach of the average gun hobbyist. Even through they seem simple at first. This is not a criticism. Just a sad truth that I had to learn myself... the hard way.
Good luck.
Best, Kensal
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