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Old November 21, 2012, 11:56 PM   #1
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Broken hand spring

Alright guys the hand spring in my 58 remmy broke today. What's a good quality spring replacement? Or where's the best place to order from?
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Old November 22, 2012, 12:06 AM   #2
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You might contact the Maker and/or the Importer.
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Old November 22, 2012, 05:15 AM   #3
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Depending upon who mde it,

You can get a kit of internals from Cabela's which has a lot of parts for about 30 bucks.

VTI and Dixie Gun Works have parts and will talk to you on the phone with advice.

I'd buy the whole hand and don't try to replace the spring. Many on the forum disagree on the strength of the argument that a new hand can require fitting which can be finnicky. This is a good argument.
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Old November 22, 2012, 08:07 AM   #4
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And while replacing hand springs (or assemblies), I have found it's the best deal to order at least 3 of them, and any screws you might have stripped/buggered. (You're gonna need em one day and you'll save lots on shipping.)
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Old November 22, 2012, 10:40 AM   #5
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Guys sorry my bad that was a mistake on my part. I meant broken main spring. It was late last night after eatin when I typed this. I don't know what I was thinking. But it is the main spring, I've already replaced a handspring.
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Old November 22, 2012, 11:03 AM   #6
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same for mainspring

Doc's right... VTI or Dixie will still have it covered.
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Old November 23, 2012, 09:59 AM   #7
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Taylor's is also an option for parts. Some are cheaper than other suppliers.
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Old November 27, 2012, 01:26 AM   #8
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OK I am somewhat "handy"but would still feel better having as competent Gunsmith got the part.It gets a lot of cycling and the timing of the cylinder depends on the proper fit.
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