1858 remington

[ian45662]

I was wonder about the spring on my 1858. Would it be a good idea to take some tension off of the main spring? It is made by peita.

 

[Blizzard of '93]

likely would, stiff mainspring is hard on the cocking hand. keep it cleaned and greased regardless.

 

[Zonie]

If you go frinkeling with the mainspring, be ready for a weak hammer fall that might not fire the caps. :hmm:

 

[mazo kid]

What is the reason for thinking you would need to remove tension on the mainspring? Trigger pull? That can be modified just by stoning sear and full cock notch to make them smoother.

 

[bingo1952]

Check the front side of your grip. The one I have that was built from a Navy Arms kit has a spring tension adjustment screw.

 

[rebel727]

The heavy hammer on a Remington also helps keep fired caps out of the action. :thumbsup: