Sheepherder - Checked the spring as you suggested. It is intact and working fine. When the side plate is removed the take down lever operates smoothly and requires only finger pressure.
mrerick - pictures are not viable right now, maybe in a while.
Ben M. - Would there be an advantage of honing the backside of the take down lever over honing the side plate other than cosmetics?
nukem556 - Yes, and I am not offended by the question. There are many nuances to various mechanisms that are often overlooked, especially when dealing with a "new" contrivance. This, to me, is new, I have much to learn.
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