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Does anyone recognize this lock? I need a new mainspring

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Old Sparky

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Think Italian reproduction Kentucky squirrel rifle manufactured in the late sixties or early seventies. This was a wall hanger at my parents house and I have been fixing it up until the main spring snapped on me. Hopefully someone can recognize the make. It says made in Italy the only other marking is the stamping of the number 85
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It’s an older Kentuckian rifle by pedersoli. Dixie Gun Works might have a drop in spring available. Springs for these are not difficult to make
I am going to put the feelers out and see if I can find a spring. I definitely have the skills necessary to make a spring I do a lot of amateur blacksmithing. So I'm familiar with the heat treat process and all. Been watching YouTube videos on how to make one. I'm not in any huge hurry with this project the gun has been in the family since the late sixties are really seventies. I shot it once or twice when I was a teenager did a rudimentary cleaning job and hung it back on the mantle. The bore is in surprisingly good condition considering the Primitive cleaning job I did. I think it would be very satisfying to start making Flintlock parts. I'm getting hooked already just watching YouTube videos.
 
Well I couldn't find one anywhere. Looks like I'm going to make one. It will be a good skill to have. I already ordered some 1/8 in thick 1075. I am looking forward to the experience
 
I have made many springs and found after hardening, tempering in the lead pot at 600 degrees works best. Soak an hour and put on pot edge to cool when you shut it off. My springs have not broken in 30 years of use.
 
I have made many springs and found after hardening, tempering in the lead pot at 600 degrees works best. Soak an hour and put on pot edge to cool when you shut it off. My springs have not broken in 30 years of use.
Thanks for the suggestion. I have a lead pot so that will work out perfectly
 
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