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RefLuddite · March 3, 2006, 09:27 AM

I was given a method to strenghten the spring on my pistol by a couple of guys at a Black Powder Shoot a couple of years ago and I've forgotten the proceedure. I do remember it involved a can (size?) of burning motor oil and putting the spring into it after heating it to what?, a cherry red. The spring remained in the burning oil until the oil was consumed.

I know the idea is to heat the spring to a certain temperature and cool VERY SLOWLY. Can anyone fill me in on this? Thanks

March 3, 2006, 09:27 AM	#1
RefLuddite Member Join Date: February 4, 2006 Location: I am 3hrs east of Jasper Nat Park, Alberta on Chip Lake Posts: 59	Strengthening weak spring on CVA percussion pistol I was given a method to strenghten the spring on my pistol by a couple of guys at a Black Powder Shoot a couple of years ago and I've forgotten the proceedure. I do remember it involved a can (size?) of burning motor oil and putting the spring into it after heating it to what?, a cherry red. The spring remained in the burning oil until the oil was consumed. I know the idea is to heat the spring to a certain temperature and cool VERY SLOWLY. Can anyone fill me in on this? Thanks