So I've got a Chiappa 1887 and it takes a decent amount of pressure to actually break the action open. Gets a bit much on the hand after a while. Once it is cracked open the first few mm it operates smooth like butter, and locks back in very easily. It's just the initial break-open of the breech bolt that I want to loosen up.
I've already taken it apart and polished a few surfaces to attempt to ease the release. I've also softened the tension on the hammer-spring a bit to see if that would help, but I don't want to go too light and get no 'bang'..
Is there anyone here with 1887 knowledge that can point me in the right direction of what I need to be looking at in order to get the result I want.
Ideally i'd like it to break open with the least amount of pressure possible for very fast action and very easy on the hand. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I've already taken it apart and polished a few surfaces to attempt to ease the release. I've also softened the tension on the hammer-spring a bit to see if that would help, but I don't want to go too light and get no 'bang'..
Is there anyone here with 1887 knowledge that can point me in the right direction of what I need to be looking at in order to get the result I want.
Ideally i'd like it to break open with the least amount of pressure possible for very fast action and very easy on the hand. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
