Remington mainsprings

Old Iron · August 12, 2013, 09:37 PM

A dear friend has offered to "give" my daughter a Remington Model 1875, it's in good shape except it needs a new mainspring.

I have a couple of spare 1858 Remington mainsprings,... and I'm wondering if one of the 1858 mainsprings will work in the 1875?

If not,... where is a good place to get a proper mainspring for the 1875?

swathdiver · August 12, 2013, 11:15 PM

Is it real or a reproduction? If real, I would give Dixie Gun Works a call. If not, VTI, Taylors or Deer Creek depending on who made it.

I do not know if your NMA spring will fit as the grip shape is different. Why not pull the grips and see?

Old Iron · August 13, 2013, 05:38 PM

Thanks swathdiver,... I haven't seen the 1875 yet as it's still in a neighboring state.
I'm sure it's probably a replica though, more than likely a Uberti.

I checked with VTI, and a new Uberti mainspring is only $8.25,... so I think I'll order one of those, once I have the 1875 "in hand" and I can actually see what it is.

August 12, 2013, 09:37 PM	#1
Old Iron Member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Posts: 17	Remington mainsprings A dear friend has offered to "give" my daughter a Remington Model 1875, it's in good shape except it needs a new mainspring. I have a couple of spare 1858 Remington mainsprings,... and I'm wondering if one of the 1858 mainsprings will work in the 1875? If not,... where is a good place to get a proper mainspring for the 1875?

August 12, 2013, 11:15 PM	#2
swathdiver Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2012 Location: Treasure Coast, Florida Posts: 335	Is it real or a reproduction? If real, I would give Dixie Gun Works a call. If not, VTI, Taylors or Deer Creek depending on who made it. I do not know if your NMA spring will fit as the grip shape is different. Why not pull the grips and see?

August 13, 2013, 05:38 PM	#3
Old Iron Member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Posts: 17	Thanks swathdiver,... I haven't seen the 1875 yet as it's still in a neighboring state. I'm sure it's probably a replica though, more than likely a Uberti. I checked with VTI, and a new Uberti mainspring is only $8.25,... so I think I'll order one of those, once I have the 1875 "in hand" and I can actually see what it is.