Springfield 1871

[varsity07840]

I'm considering an 1871 project gun. Besides a rusted bore demanding a reline,
it has a problem with the hammer not always returning to half cock when the block is closed. Am I correct that this is probably related to an issue with the trigger group unique to the 1871 and NY State models? I've looked at a number of sites including remington parts but have yet to see any parts that relate to that function. Any help would be more than welcome.

[Dick Hosmer]

Generically speaking, yes, there is almost certainly something awry in the trigger group, which, as you know, has additional parts. There is a recent thread called "broken trigger part - NYS militia model" dating from last October which might give you some help. It has several photos of a dis-assembled trigger assembly.