Sal,
Twice I used smilies in trying to suggest to Straight that working on a V-Spring Colt is not for beginners.
No sarcasm needed from you. If you need to be an ass about it, you can do so in my absence.
The issue has been resolved, the question answered, the gun on its way to a knowledgeable Colt professional gunsmith.
Outa this one.
Denis