winchester 190

gunsmithy · January 6, 2010, 08:08 PM

can anyone tell me a easy way to install a new mainspring and rod into the reciever of this rifle

farmall · January 7, 2010, 01:31 PM

Been shooting one for about 25 years and I haven't found it either!

Best I can do is to hold the head of the guide rod with a pair of needlenose visegrips, and use them as a handle to compress the spring into place.

January 6, 2010, 08:08 PM	#1
gunsmithy Junior Member Join Date: January 5, 2010 Location: mi Posts: 1	winchester 190 can anyone tell me a easy way to install a new mainspring and rod into the reciever of this rifle

January 7, 2010, 01:31 PM	#2
farmall Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2004 Location: Beatrice Nebraska Posts: 613	Been shooting one for about 25 years and I haven't found it either! Best I can do is to hold the head of the guide rod with a pair of needlenose visegrips, and use them as a handle to compress the spring into place.