Brand new Henry, I marred my lever screw.

[jstanfield103]

I replace all my lever screws with this style. Much easier for the quick take down.

[Retlawman]

Nice, where can I get a screw like that? Thx

[GunnyGene]

Nice, where can I get a screw like that? Thx

Ahh. the accessorizing begins. You might as well put aside a few dollars for better sights/scope, a nice butt cuff w/cartridge loops, and a matching leather sling and lever wrap. $400-$600 ought to do it . I prefer Diamond D for leather stuff, but there are many others.

ETA: Forgot to mention a SA Revolver and Cowboy rig. And a rifle scabbard for the horse you'll want also.

[Hatchdog]

This is a great torque wrench for working on firearms. Available at Amazon but I see them in most of the larger gun shops.

https://www.amazon.com/Wheeler-Accurizi ... 408&sr=8-5

As others have mentioned, leave your regular screwdrivers in the garage and use only gunsmith type screwdrivers on your firearms. The picture above by dave77 showing the flat screwdriver completely filling the slot on the screw is the idea of a gunsmith type screwdriver.

[Retlawman]

Update: CS got back to me and said a new screw was on its way! Now that was fast!

[Shakey Jake]

Not top of the line but decent and has a good selection of flat head bits which is what you want to avoid marring the screw head. You want a bit that is the right width and also the right thickness that also goes to the bottom of the slot.
https://www.amazon.com/Wheeler-Professi ... 126&sr=1-2

I also have the Wheeler set. They're really nice for the price!
Jake

[markiver54]

I agree with the Wheeler recommendation. The torque driver is good to have, especially when mounting scope bases and rings.

[GunnyGene]

Update: CS got back to me and said a new screw was on its way! Now that was fast!

They probably keep a supply of the various screws on the CS desk. You ain't the first to mangle a screw.

[Retlawman]

I just ordered the Wheeler set. Thanks for the recommendation!

[BrokenolMarine]

A couple other suggestions, if you already know maybe they will help someone else.

Work on a flat surface, with a non slip surface below the firearm. If nothing else, pick up a tool drawer mat and use that, but the gunsmith's mats aren't that expensive and you'll thank yourself in the long run. They keep the gun from slipping, keep screws and or parts from rolling away, and keep you from marring the off side of the gun when you are pressing down on it.

By working on the flat surface and not trying to remove the screws while holding the firearm in your lap, you have WAY more control. Since you have control, and are now using proper screwdrivers, GO SLOW. Apply Slow steady pressure so you aren't surprised when the screw releases. I restart screws by hand, or use a nylon screwdriver so it the screw jumps out or tips the screwdriver doesn't slip and scratch the finish.

Dillon has a handy non-marring tool for prying.. and nudging things in place. I use it a lot on the 1911s and to tuck things into the shotguns and rifles.
https://www.dillonprecision.com/10-8-pe ... 25920.html

I have built my tools up over the years, a few at a time, but they all are necessary. Brass punches are a must for knocking out pins. A small brass / nylon hammer for setting them. No rush, you can build it all up as you go.

The most important thing... Don't rush,
and if you don't know, ask questions, watch videos... but don't guess, and don't force things, either taking them apart or putting them back.