Lever Springs Interchangeability?

[john boy]

Are the lever springs interchangeable between the '73 and the '76?
I don't own a '73 - but I'm guessing ... Yes!

And if they are ... I'm buying a pair - The Whisper Spring Kit

And what would you all think about a Group Buy for 11 or more?

[ART C GUNN]

The springs on a 76 are larger than those of a 73. Remember a 76 is a 73 on steroids

[OKDEE]

I have the Whisper Springs on both my Uberti 73's.  I can check to see if they would work on the Chaparral 76.

Off hand, the whisper Springs may be a bit light and small. 

I have been wrong before, and this just opens the bolt again! 

Oklahoma Dee

[john boy]

Bill:  I looked in Arthur Pirkle's – Winchester Lever Action Repeating Firearms and it 'looks'  as those there is no size difference for the springs between the '73 and '76 originals.  Also, I have spoke with Nick Ecker at Charter Arms and he informed me that the '76 Chaparral's are a 99.99% clones of the originals.

I and many others have the Chaparral '76 – so am willing to take gracious your offer.  Good possibility that a Group purchase order could be in the making ...
http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php?topic=20507.0

Thanks Kindly and My Regards
John Corney
 

From: happytrails@thesmithshop.com [mailto:happytrails@thesmithshop.com]
Sent: 05/13/2008 7:54 AM
To: corney@comcast.net
Subject: RE: Whisper Spring Set Interchangeability

Howdy John Boy,
I am not sure if the '73 Whisper Springs fit the '76 however I have received a couple of e-mails from customers that have told me they installed the WS's in their '76 Chaparrals.  If you would like to try a set I'll be glad to send a set to you with an invoice.  If they fit just send me a check, if not just send them back.
Just need your mailing address.
Thanks for the inquiry,
Hap
"Happy Trails" SASS #4461
aka Bill English
The Smith Shop
380 Jefferson Blvd. Unit I
Warwick, RI 02886
401-921-0147
www.thesmithshop.com
HappyTrails@thesmithshop.com

[OKDEE]

I am waiting on a bolt from Charter Arms, and Then I can see if the springs in my 73, fit in the Chaparral 76.

I would be willing to get a group purchase.

Oklahoma Dee

[john boy]

Received the Whisper Springs from Happy Trails at The Smith Shop.  They are too short for the '76 ... won't be the first time I was wrong! 

The '76 Lifter Spring measurements are – measured as if the spring was flat with no arc:
Overall Length – 2  11/16"
Length from hooked end to Screw Hole – 2"
Width of the hooked end of the spring – 11/16"
Width of spring base – 9/16"

Asked HAP if he would consider making the Springs to fit the '76 ... Stay Tuned

[Grizzly Adams]

Received the Whisper Springs from Happy Trails at The Smith Shop.  They are too short for the '76 ... won't be the first time I was wrong! 

The '76 Lifter Spring measurements are – measured as if the spring was flat with no arc:
Overall Length – 2  11/16"
Length from hooked end to Screw Hole – 2"
Width of the hooked end of the spring – 11/16"
Width of spring base – 9/16"

Asked HAP if he would consider making the Springs to fit the '76 ... Stay Tuned

Cool!

I would also suggest that Hap consider using a heavier gauge wire in deference to the 76.  I cut down the springs on my Uberti, and it really does make it a pleasure to run.  These are not race rifles, but a smooth, but snappy action is a pleasure for sure!

[john boy]

I would also suggest that Hap consider using a heavier gauge wire in deference to the 76.  I cut down the springs on my Uberti, and it really does make it a pleasure to run.  These are not race rifles, but a smooth, but snappy action is a pleasure for sure!

Grizzly - coincidental you should ask.  Hap sent me a nice one page letter with the test springs - snippets:
... The Springs are made of 0.062 music wire.  I have had requests asking for a heavier spring
... So I will have some prototypes in the next few weeks made from 0.067/0.069 wire
... Since the '76 has a heavier carrier (and lever too) these new springs may work better for you
... Let me know how you make out

We are on the road for 'Slicked Up '76's)! 

[Grizzly Adams]

Grizzly - coincidental you should ask.  Hap sent me a nice one page letter with the test springs - snippets:
... The Springs are made of 0.062 music wire.  I have had requests asking for a heavier spring
... So I will have some prototypes in the next few weeks made from 0.067/0.069 wire
... Since the '76 has a heavier carrier (and lever too) these new springs may work better for you
... Let me know how you make out

We are on the road for 'Slicked Up '76's)! 

Sweet!   Now if we can figure a way to turn them into main match rifles!  Now that would be a catagory!

[john boy]

Grizzly - would definately fit with the definition of being a WartHog gun - 'xcept for the powder column part 
The WartHog Honor Roll!