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March 14, 2022
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Can anyone advise if there’s a way to replace the spring cover on a model 1892 without major disassembly of the receiver?
Thanks
Rick C
April 30, 2023
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It comes out from the inside IIRC, I recently had a Rossi 92 clone apart and thought about this very thing to myself. So no, must disassemble.
March 14, 2022
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That’s what I figured but wanted to be sure. Thanks Jeremy. I know a couple gunsmiths, but vintage/antique lever actions aren’t their specialty.
Rick C
April 30, 2023
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Although the Rossi R92 is VERY similar, it’s still different enough. Some savant on here might have a better way for the 1892 but not from what I remember. Watch this video and at the 11:45 mark is how far you’d have to go. Pushing it out is probably doable earlier on, but worming one back in there would be harder.
March 14, 2022
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Thanks Jeremy I saw that video. A lot more than I want to try for the first time. I’m good to disassemble everything until I get to the guts of the receiver. Not my jam.
Rick C
October 14, 2024
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No guts no glory Rick.
August 27, 2014
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I’m an expert at taking things apart!
“If you can’t convince them, confuse them”
President Harry S. Truman
March 14, 2022
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kevindpm61 said
No guts no glory Rick.
Tedk said
I’m an expert at taking things apart!
There would be no glory if I’m the one putting the receiver parts back together 😅.
Rick C
April 30, 2023
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My favorite part of disassembling something for the first time is when you pull out an assembly and BOING, out falls a tiny piece or two and you wonder, “now where the hell did that come from?” 
Having said that, patience is key and just follow the video, you’d get it!
August 27, 2014
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I take LOTS of pics with the iPhone when taking something apart
“If you can’t convince them, confuse them”
President Harry S. Truman
November 7, 2015
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Hardest thing I’ve had to learn working on these old (and not so old) guns is knowing when to put down your screwdriver (or Dremel tool or file or hammer), tidy up your work area and walk away until you figure out how to do it and have the patience to do it right. Actually, I’m still working on that. Sometimes it’s best to know your limitations but unlike Rick I’m still working on that, too.
Mike
