Got it! With range update!

[DavidJayUden]

I'm wondering aloud why the lever doesn't stay up. Isn't there a slot in the lever shaft that the spring semi-drops into in the raised position? Could the spring be a bit "fat" to drop into the grove.
I'm just thinking that a bit of filing or re-arching the spring MAY get you where you need to be.
dju

[Balder]

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

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I'm just thinking that a bit of filing or re-arching the spring MAY get you where you need to be.
dju

Tony,

Congrats on your new gun, nice to hear about its accuracy. As for the take-down lever spring, I would NOT advise you to re-arch it. It is very thin and quite brittle. Please do not ask why I know this. Make sure that the groove in the frame in which the spring sets when closed, is clean.

Good luck!

Balder