I must say that I am impressed with the attention to detail from BSA, with the piled arms stamp on the spring edge … I don’t suppose there was a need at all to do this, other than to id it as a BSA spring, but it was done never the less.
I must say that I am impressed with the attention to detail from BSA, with the piled arms stamp on the spring edge … I don’t suppose there was a need at all to do this, other than to id it as a BSA spring, but it was done never the less.
Not sure where I`m going.....But I`ll get there someday
Great rifle. I see the original spring is 33 coils. Would it be possible for you to measure the length and diameter of the spring and guage of the wire when you have a moment please I'm always wondering about the perfect replacement spring for these 45" rifles. Many thanks.
Last edited by silva; 24-04-2024 at 09:19 PM.
"helplessly they stare at his tracks......."
Thanks for all the comments. The rifle is back together after a good cleaning and lubing. I kept it as is, just peening the screw head lightly to push back the metal a little. I lubed the leather several times with neatsfoot oil letting it soak in. The leather seemed to revive and certainly there was a lot left as it was very difficult to get it back into the tube. Once in it sealed very well as I put my finger over the barrel pulled the cocking lever a bit and it recreated a vacuum that popped when I took my finger off. To me it was fascinating to experience the actual pull necessary to cock the rifle with an original spring. (My 1914 had a broken spring) It was a substantial pull. My first shot into my paper target was dead on. These were a beast of a rifle for the times!
Sorry with the rifle together I can’t measure the spring right now.
Last edited by 45flint; 25-04-2024 at 02:15 AM.
The spring had no preload when I took apart the rifle, is that normal?
Interesting thread, and congrats with your purchase.
I hope it's ok to write the following, as I do not want to hijack your thread, but I thought it is related to your question.
I recently bought a lovely Light Pattern from Binners.
This morning I worked on a new piston seal. The leather washer on the inside of the cup is now a bit thinner, so that the metal washer and screw head are sunk in a bit.
I should have asked if this is the right thing to do first, but it felt so.
Power is up with 1 ft/lbs, to 5 ft/lbs. I think there is room for improvement though.
Does this look about right?
Last edited by jirushi; 25-04-2024 at 09:21 AM.