While shooting my 1954 vintage Merkel model 14E o/u yesterday I experienced a broken main spring on the bottom barrel. Upon taking apart the action it appears that it is easy to remove and install the flat spring on the hammer of the trigger plate action - something I can do if a replacement spring is available. But several questions come to mind;
Can I order a replacement factory spring from GSI/Merkel USA? Anybody have any experience ordering parts?
If I can't order a spring, I assume that I will have to have a spring made. But how much does the spring power affect the trigger pull? This Merkel had excellent trigger pulls on both barrels and I would like to make sure the replacement spring does not change the trigger pull.
Thanks.
Forester
