Skiddsteer1 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 I am interested in finding ( I assume they come in sets ) two lever springs and screws for this. It would appear the LH lever spring or screw is stripped and wont tighten. Naturally then it locks up and won't cycle when fully assembled. I would appreciate any advice as to where I can go (search online) for parts. Thanks so much, Skid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Navy arms were mostly Ubetis and parts are readily available from VTI Gun Parts, Cimarron, and Taylor's and Company. A few of the very recent Navy Arms are Winchester branded Mirokus. Look on yours and see if it says Italy or Japan on it. Most likely it will say Italy so no problem for parts. If Japan they are a lot harder to get. If it is Italian don't waste money on the original heavy leaf springs. Buy aftermarket springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 PLUS ONE for Pettifogger you betcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiddsteer1 Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 Thanks for your sage advice. I may be out of luck however as this particular rifle probably is more than 20-25 years old. Pioneer Gun Works informs me that the lever springs that originally came with it are longer than any replacements I can buy today. However I will continue to look for original suitable replacements. Thanks Skid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Should not be hard to get a good gunsmith to cut a piece of piano-spring-wire that would fit in the pad of a Whisper Spring or Slix Spring that would fit the older 73 gun. You would have a nice light spring that would not tear up the lever boss in the future like a heavy leaf spring (which Uberti used) would do. Check with TL (up by you now) or Jim Bowie. good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 The older 73's from Navy Arms were made by a different maker. I think it was Armi San Paulo? Anyway, they are about 7/8 as large as the Uberti. I had one that Cody had worked his magic on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 29 minutes ago, Goody, SASS #26190 said: I think it was Armi San Paulo? Yep, ASP also known as Euroarms. Been out of business a long time and there are no parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawg Runner, SASS #61139 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 I put the Whisper springs in my Navy 44-40 with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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