S&W Hand Spring

Toolman286

August 05, 2018 17:49

Can the leaf spring be removed from the hand? If so, I'm thinking I could make a new spring & install it into the hand. It would be on a 44 Double Action 1st model, which I would only want to function, not shoot.

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  charliemeyer007

  August 05, 2018 19:29

  They put it in somehow, so I'd guess it will come out. I'd look at clock/pocket watch for spring stock. Adhesive might be a choice or staking/swedging the new one in place. Perhaps a wedge, it will be hard to cut such a thin slot. You might be able to rust out the old one.
  
  I would plan on fixing it well enough to shoot. If you are just going to look at it, then it doesn't matter if it works or not IMHO.

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  rufe-snow

  August 05, 2018 19:39

  Black Powder residue is very hygroscopic. I wouldn't be surprised if the leaf spring is rusted in place. From many years of use.
  
  Take the hand out, and soak it in Kroil for a couple of days. Than gently try tapping the leaf spring. If that doesn't work? Try a propane torch with a needle flame. As a last resort.

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