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Low wall trigger job
Mar 24th, 2024 at 3:59pm
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Hi guys.  I recently purchased an 1901 low wall in32-20.  Pretty clean all around, and I'm very happy with it except the trigger pull weight seems very heavy. I'm wondering if there is a way to safely lighten the pull Weight? I'm not looking for a 4 Oz. Trigger.  Just something that's easier to shoot well.  Thank you for any assistance you can offer.  Dcl
  
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1885s can have great triggers
Reply #1 - Mar 24th, 2024 at 8:30pm
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1) clean & deburr all parts so they move freely
2) determine if all spring are original ,  or at least not 
    overweight replacements
    if you don't know what to look for post good pics 
    top and side view   
3) purchase replacements or grind to lighten if needed
4) a too heavy coil main spring will cause a heavy trigger pull
    even if all else is perfect ... I assume a flat main spring 
    will cause the same problem but I replace flat mainsprings
    as my very first step no matter what else I'm doing.
5) altering hammer notches and sear noses is best left to
    a very capable professional 

1885s are known for having great single triggers

  
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Re: Low wall trigger job
Reply #2 - Mar 24th, 2024 at 8:45pm
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Thanks for the reply.  I'll start taking it apart and inspecting the parts. I'll update the post with the results. Is there a go- to  site for replacement parts?
  
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Re: Low wall trigger job
Reply #3 - Mar 24th, 2024 at 9:51pm
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Here's a place to start.  Bottom of the page.

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Re: Low wall trigger job
Reply #4 - Mar 24th, 2024 at 10:37pm
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Check all the Pins.  Worn or Loose Fitting Pins can throw alignment way off.
Good luck 👍.
  
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