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    mainspring tension

    Rich, After de-burring the "innards" of the lock I, after much file and test-file and test on the trigger spring, got the thing working fine. I did not futz with the main spring. Lots of sparks! It looks like the frizzen is fairly well hardened. Lets see what time will do for it. Now lets...
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    mainspring tension

    I have a "indian" bess and it seems to me to have excessive tension on the mainspring. I can get the trigger lightened up but I am afraid to start on the mainspring as I have had little experience with a flinter of that size. Should it be stiff as a board? I made sure that the bridle screw...
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    shooting a ima pattern 1842 HEIC musket (.75)

    Thanks for the reply....explain CRC spray if you would. Did you have any chip problems? I agree with you about the underside of the barrel which could hide a multitude of sins. My guns bore (after removing crud, spider webs, etc.) is really in great shape considering the age and storage...
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    Just off the bench

    That is a real thing of beauty. NICE! JIM :thumbsup:
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    shooting a ima pattern 1842 HEIC musket (.75)

    I am a new guy on the block and I wondered if someone had purchased a '42. Mine appears to be in great shape and using a drop down bore light seems to have a decent barrel. I have not removed the barrel from the stock as it is pinned and I am afraid the old dry wood might chip out whilst...
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