Hello all I haven't been around here in awhile but I've still been casting, loading, and shooting. I inherited what I believe to be a reproduction Colt 1849 pocket. Can't seem to find anything but the 1849 pocket that it matches. The only markings on it ar "Made in Italy" .31 caliber, some Italian proof marks, and a 1969 date code. I don't know if it's a Uberti, a Pietta, or some other maker considering it's not marked. No import markings either. I have clue where my grandfather got it or what the story is on it. I have several other BP revolvers, and rifles and I'd like to shoot this thing. I already slugged the barrel and got a mold. But it has a broken trigger spring. The arm of the spring that works the trigger is fine but the leg that works the cylinder bolt is snapped off. I ordered a spring for an 1849 pocket from VTI gun parts but it's too small. The leg for the trigger is betweent 1/8"-3/16" too short. So I'm wondering if it's possible they just used a full size spring such as that from a 1851 Navy? Or is it more likely that it's some oddball size I won't be able to find? I have a Pietta 1851 Navy but haven't worked up the motivation to pull it apart and see if the spring is the same. If anyone knows anything about these and possibly has an answer it would be greatly appreciated.
Here is the revolver in question.