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hi, my name is ed, i live in calif and am an avid winchester 1890 collector as well as other models. i have a very nice 1873 38-40 that i need to get or make a spring for the buttplate trap door in the plate. does anyone have any advise or knowledge to share with me? thanks
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Hi ya Ed, welcome to the herd.
I'm not familiar with the trapdoor model. I suppose you have tried the usual vendors. A gunsmith might have the ability to carve a suitable spring from 1 of the many other types out there. Some of those smiths can compromise parts very well. GOA Life Member
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Welcome aboard the Forum! Post some pics of those Winchester's!
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Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum Ed !!
Enjoy our community... |
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thanks for the welcome guys . i figure i will take one of my trigger springs and make one from that. i have exhausted all the usual and some not usual sources for said spring. quick question. how do i post pictures to my forum or profile?
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I use photobucket...free image repository and easy editor
http://www.photobucket.com 500x500 image size works best here... |
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