Kentucky rifle trigger assembly

[TheTyler7011]

I cross posted this on the builder page, but in a more broader sense…maybe someone here can advise. I am missing a spring that goes inside the trigger that allows this 2 stage system to work.

(A) any idea how to replace this part

(B) OR can I simply plop in my own assembly? I would prefer a single stage one

 

[Uncle Miltie]

I cross posted this on the builder page, but in a more broader sense…maybe someone here can advise. I am missing a spring that goes inside the trigger that allows this 2 stage system to work.

(A) any idea how to replace this part

(B) OR can I simply plop in my own assembly? I would prefer a single stage one

Any idea who made the trigger?

 

[Flintandsteel]

What spring are you missing? The mainspring seems to be there.
The only other one, is the one holding the front trigger.

 

[Ames]

I think it's that funny little wire with a triple bend in it. Davis double trigger?

 

[TheTyler7011]

What spring are you missing? The mainspring seems to be there.
The only other one, is the one holding the front trigger.

It keeps the front trigger under tension to catch the notch when you pull the rear trigger back. Does that help?

 

[longcruise]

I think more detailed pictures of the trigger would help. For example, is there a scre or tapped hole for a screw to mount the return spring?

 

[EC121]

That is an old single acting double trigger from Dixie. It might have been a North Star. You can bend another spring from music wire or just use the plate to make a single trigger by soldering a block on the plate and drilling it for the single trigger.. Also you could draw around the plate and make a new one with the trigger pinned in the wood. Tons of choices.

 

[ohio ramrod]

I have made the light springs that keep the front trigger from "bouncing" out of steel guitar strings.They will cold form if you are careful.