If you scroll down a little, I've posted a link to a site that has some pretty good takedown instructions.
Look for "1897 takedown instructions" under the heading "related links".
You'll need a proper set of gunsmiths screwdrivers.
That bucket of craftsman screwdrivers in the basement isn't going to cut it.
That gun hasn't been apart in a very long time and you're going to mess up the screw heads if you don't use the proper size driver.
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