I just finished building an 1842 Springfield Smoothbore. The trigger seemed a little light. I bought an electronic meter and the average trigger pull is 1.66 pounds. I bought an original sear spring, installed it (it is thicker than the one I had) and the trigger pull average is 1.67. The lockplate is an original but all the parts SEEM to be European made (new). A friend said I should replace the tumbler. Before I continue a piecemeal replacement/repair program I'd like to hear some other ideas on what I might do.
Thanks
Craig Goheen
49th Va.
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