woodsnwater
40 Cal
Picked one up this weekend and can't see a brand name on it anywhere. It's imported by Dixie Gun Works. I would like to know the maker and age. Can I tell that by the serial number?
I hope it isn't broken. That thing looks like it might be a bit of a booger to replace.I think I found out why it hasn't been shot. The hand spring isn't working, I'll open it up tonight to see what's up.
If only the spring is broken, it is not a real problem: open a bit the slot, put off the broken part that is in the piece, replace the spring with a piece of clock spring and pinch the new spring as it was pinched before. That'll work like a new one.I think I found out why it hasn't been shot. The hand spring isn't working, I'll open it up tonight to see what's up.
Doesn't the spring have to be soldered in? I was reading a bunch of articles on the Remington when I got mine, and that seemed to be the recommendation. Is there a chance of it falling out if you don't?If only the spring is broken, it is not a real problem: open a bit the slot, put off the broken part that is in the piece, replace the spring with a piece of clock spring and pinch the new spring as it was pinched before. That'll work like a new one.
Look how it's made (the second one is for Colt) :Doesn't the spring have to be soldered in? I was reading a bunch of articles on the Remington when I got mine, and that seemed to be the recommendation. Is there a chance of it falling out if you don't?
That is MUCH less than helpful. Thanks for nothing and for failing to advance what could have been an enlightening discussion. You are a true asset.Look how it's made :
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You don't have to weld or glue : just crimp the new spring in the slot...
I don't think it's a big deal. There is a guy on youtube that made his spring from a hair pin and it worked.Doesn't the spring have to be soldered in? I was reading a bunch of articles on the Remington when I got mine, and that seemed to be the recommendation. Is there a chance of it falling out if you don't?
Also, I saw mentioning of fitting the spring. Does that reference just matching the width to that slot in the bottom of the hand, or does it have to just be close enough to the same length and similar bend. Those things go from time to time, and I'd like for it not to be a painful experience when I go to change it out.
That sounds like a good video to watch. The fact that you have implemented such a fix and that it seems to be working is a good sign. I like reading what has worked in actual practice for other people on this site.I don't think it's a big deal. There is a guy on youtube that made his spring from a hair pin and it worked.
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