butlersrangers wrote on Jan 13^th, 2020 at 11:50pm:

'FredC' - The Krag trigger-spring is quite strong and should 'lever' the sear completely 'up' and return the trigger to the full forward position. IIRC - S&S Firearms (Glendale, N.Y.) has original Krag trigger-springs for $3.00 apiece. I don't think lubrication is a big deal with Krag triggers. It is probably a case of "less is more". I use a little bit of Wilson Grease intended for .45 auto pistols. Old hardened cosmoline should be removed; it no longer lubricates. (The following is some Midwestern Humor and not to be taken seriously): Fred, you will get better pencil velocity with the graphite on the outside of the pencil, instead of being inside. I fired off a box of "Paper-Mate" #2 pencils this afternoon, powered with IMR-4759. Sharpening the tips really improved velocity, but, my penetration didn't equal Fred's. The melted eraser residue was difficult to remove from the bore. I had to resort to 'GUMOUT'.

Good to know on the spring strength. maybe others will want to check and report what they find on their Krags.

Pencil humor did not get past me this time, pretty funny.