Thread: Has anyone ever lightened the springs in a B/O shotgun?

I just acquired a Turkish Armed 28g U/O for the Mrs.
After seeing her struggle to open it after firing a couple of rounds, I tried it for myself, and its pretty tight to cock open. I don’t remember any break open shotgun I ever used before being that stiff. It’s possible the springs will weaken over time, but it will never get used in its current state, unless some kind of mod can be done.
Is it possible to modify the spring to reduce the pressure, without compromising the firing pins striking the primers with enough force? I’ve never dabble with the innards of a break open, and want to get an idea before I go delving inside.
If a modification can’t be done I’ll move it on and replace it with something else.