Abe Chaber is still around. I had trouble with a Reilly 16 bore 1886 ejector spring. David Trevallion recommended I talk to him. Others on this board said he'd never discuss the issue but I wound up having a delightful 30 minute phone conversation. He does some miraculous work with a micro-welder which can build up the worn end of a spring. I wound up not doing the work but what an interesting man. Doesn't read emails.

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