Gunner's mate
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I recently did a home action job on an older Chief's Special. The gun was dated about 1955 and had the flat latch. There is a tiny V shaped spring that provides the push for the cylinder stop. When you remove the side plate, trigger and cylinder, the spring comes out and is difficult to replace. Call Brownells or Scared & Whimpy(S&W) and order the newer type coil spring. It will fit and be much more reliable.