Hi I'm the owner of an 1886 lever action, and was comparing its action to the 1873. Very different, of course. In the 86 the two locking bolts fit into the receiver mortises to lock the bolt. In the 73 it seems as tho the bolt is held closed only by the force exerted by hand holding the lever, which...

Whats interesting too is what happened afterwards - this from Wikipedia Mosby had become one of Grant's favorites and was bringing federal patronage jobs to local Virginians, although initially he did not hold any federal job. He tried to make a rapprochement between President Grant and Virginia Gov...

I have the carbine. Heavy, but not too heavy. Working to up to accurate offhand at 100 yards. Biggest problem is seeing the target!

The only significant difference is in the main spring. Thats the guide i used to dissassemble the rifle.

Thanks Vancelw. Your idea about a hole in a board gave me an idea about a custom jig...which is this. the small hole is where the end of the spring fitting goes, and the large cut out on top was to clear the screw for the cartridge stop ( I think its called...) you see on the photo with the jig over...

here's a close up

Here's a photo or two. The small fitting is simply wedged against the tang fitting and the conical end goes in the divot in the hammer. no pin hole I can see. The c clamp idea may work. Thanks will advise

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thats the main spring, in pieces. The two fittings slide into each end. Will post photo of tang later.

Actually, a $20,000 Ford. And a regular at Targetmaster on 202. Unless maybe I should stop going?

Hi, I have one of those Miroku 1886 with the coil mainspring. There are two "pins" that go in either end, one conical, the other a solid tube that slides into the first inside the coil when the hammer is cocked. Problem is I cannot get that spring compressed to get my rifle reassembled! Th...