Traditions main spring replacment

**Searcher67** · December 14th, 2009, 10:19 PM

Well, I just happen to find a gun "store" where the owner dug around the house for a Pennsylvania Flintlock rifle. It was broken so he sold it to me for 145.00. Its in good condition except for the mainspring. Wood, brass and everything else is great.

So, I go to Shydas, they had the mainspring in stock. I get it home take the thing apart and think how the hell am I going to compress this spring?

Well, long story short I made an appt. with the smithy for tomorrow. Anyone have an idea as to how much this will cost?

thanks

**PA Rifleman** · December 15th, 2009, 12:48 AM

You're missing this tool -- Mainspring compressor or vise. Vee or leaf spring replacement is common, sometimes I pull them for detail cleaning.

Available online.

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**Searcher67** · December 15th, 2009, 08:13 PM

Well, I got it fixed today and at the grand total of 0 dollars...Thanks..Enk's GunBarn!! I bought the extras that I needed such as FFFFG and a pan charger. I haven't done anymore than to flash the pan a few times. Tomorrow I will head out to the range and see what she can do.