Mowrey Mainspring

[topbike]

Does anyone know where I can get a Mowrey mainspring? Mine is an Olney Texas gun so apparently the lock parts at Deer Creek won't fit. I guess I need a Mowrey original or someone who reproduces them. Also where does one buy some brass shim stock. The area where the bottom tip of the mainspring rubs against the frame is worn and becoming weak. I would like to reinforce it with some shim stock.
Thanks.

 

[hawkeye2]

You can buy brass trips at most hardware stores or hobby shops, possibly some craft stores too. Look for a display of brass tube, strips and other shapes by K&S.

Have you talked to Deer Creek? I would think their Mowery mainspring should work. They took over the Mowery production after it left Texas.

 

[bpd303]

It wouldn't be much of a chore to make one just be sure the stirrup is there. http://www.muzzleloadingforum.com/...23/post/393898/hl/Mowrey/fromsearch/1/#393898

 

[topbike]

Thanks for the replies. Yesterday I met a blackpowder gunsmith at our monthly shoot who looked at the gun and said the mainspring has lost its temper over the years and that he could re-temper it or easily make a new one if necessary.
Hopefully within a couple of weeks it will be fixed. He is also going to strengthen the brass area around the trigger.