Quote Originally Posted by T 20 View Post
You were lucky, Andy.

The later guns with the transfer port restrictor plate under the breech seal are fitted with the FAC mainsprings and have a hell of a lot of preload.
I have to mount the actions in my lathe and use the tail stock to act as a spring compressor for removal and refitting the spring.



All the best Mick

Ah funny you should mention a restrictor plate there is one fitted, thought it wise to leave it in there.