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new member
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Fri Jun 17, 2016 2:39 pmby wisternac2
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
Re: new member
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Fri Jun 17, 2016 6:13 pmby redryder
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.
Re: new member
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Sat Jun 18, 2016 8:22 amby ColdWarGrunt
Welcome aboard the Forum! Post some pics of those Winchester's!
Re: new member
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Sat Jun 18, 2016 9:26 amby SHOOTER13
Welcome to the Winchester Owners Forum Ed !!
Enjoy our community...
Re: new member
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Sun Jun 19, 2016 5:54 pmby wisternac2
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?
Re: new member
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Mon Jun 20, 2016 11:03 amby SHOOTER13
I use photobucket...free image repository and easy editor
http://www.photobucket.com500x500 image size works best here...