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Unread 09-16-2010, 01:07 PM   #11
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this gun has the new style pins, new in 1882 I made some springs from a ball point pin. I guess if they don't last long I'll try something else thanks for all your inputs Dave
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Did all hammer guns have "return springs" on the firing pins ?

My ca. 1886 12 ga. hammer gun's firing pins don't have any springs (or they're both broken).
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John, I have owned several guns made from about the 24,000 serial and later. These guns were the "solid head plunger"type and none had springs. The plungers were free floating.
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that could very well be the answer I was looking for. There were no springs or pieces of springs, I just assumed they were needed to keep firing pins back. I was probably wrong. Thanks again Dave
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In my experience, the guns that do not have springs, don't have room for them to be installed in the hole that receives the plunger. Tried it.

#38569 - 1884 - No springs
#59601 - 1880 - Springs
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RST shells arrived today, rim of shells catch on firing pins when I try to close gun. Reinstalled springs and problem solved. I guess if the spring fits, wear it!
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