Changing an Airgun Spring

[Yokel Matt 918]

I've been asked by a friend if i can put a new spring in his old airgun for his nipper to use. I'm not sure what make / model it is but know its pretty ancient so its shouldn't be too mechanically compliated. Is this do-able in theory or is it better left to a gunsmiths?

Edited June 30, 2008 by Local

[will.f11 24]

It can be quite packed in and can spring out and hit you quite hard apparently. I have never done it before but I would say take to the gunsmiths

[Grim Reaper 1]

I've been asked by a friend if i can put a new spring in his old airgun for his nipper to use. I'm not sure what make / model it is but know its pretty ancient so its shouldn't be too mechanically compliated. Is this do-able in theory or is it better left to a gunsmiths?

 

 

You CAN do it yourself if you use a sash clamp (which you set in say, a bench mounted vice ) - you use the sash clamp to take up the strength of the coiled spring, and then gradually as you loosen the clamp, the spring power will lessen to a point whereby you can then pull out the spring by hand safely.

 

I did it using this method when i gave my old springer a service ( de-grease, lube, and seals) and it worked very well, i have to say.

 

Re-assembly is just the reverse of the above.

 

 

All the best,

Grim

 

Edited for typo's

Edited June 30, 2008 by Grim Reaper