I have a Cresent-Davis 16ga that I am trying to replace one of the mainsprings on. I have followed the instructions in the NRA Firearms Assembly Rifles and Shotguns book for the Fox Model B Shotgun since the parts seem similar. I got a new spring from GunParts Inc. and it is the same length as the good one. The plunger fits in the spring and the hammer seems to fit well on the plunger. I made a tool to fit into the sear notch and it will compress the spring some but not enough to get the Cocking Lever/Hammer pin through the frame. I have tried various angles and clamp mechanisms but just can't seem to get here. Any advise greatly appreciated.
Confused in Indiana
