Oskar: Congrats on the hammer gun. Be careful with the screws. USE ONLY HOLLOW GROUND TIPS on your driver handle. Take the time to clean out the slots. A drop of penetrating oil and a bunch of toothpicks will eventually clean out the crud. Take your time. Really tough to find original replacement screws. Even if it takes a few hours to ensure you don't bugger the screw head, that's a blip in time considering those screws have likely been in place for 120+ years. Ensure that the tip you use completely fills the screw head slot. Ensure the plate has been tapped out evenly and is clear of the wood before lifting it away. Resist any temptation to pry anything. You don't want to splinter or chip the wood. Just some cautionary words so you don't annoy yourself. Enjoy the clean up campaign. It's not a race. Good luck.
Cheers,
Jack
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