Thread: Classics corner and vintage rifle reviews

My Field's Patent 450 no1 Express got a new roller bearing main spring fitted today



Fantastic circa 1880 rifle and everything you would want and need in a decent stalking rifle EXCEPT it has an over 10 pound trigger pull

So rather than play with the sear surfaces I decided a lighter main spring was the answer.

So I made a new one by hand from spring steel.
Thinned down all the main sections by about 50% thickness
Added a micro roller bearing instead of the plain bearing on the original.



Refitted it into the action which means a full strip down and build up
Trigger pull is now well under 6 pounds and reasonably smooth and crisp.
Ideal for a fast 450 BPE