Storing a double rifle cocked..

[Pondoro]

Is that ok or will the spring weaken to much over time..?

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Is that ok or will the spring weaken to much over time..?

I think it wise to get a pair of snap caps and have them in the chamber when storing. And of course pull the triggers when you do so. They're cheap and you won't have to worry.

 

[baxterb]

Or get a horn striker block. very common for letting down mainsprings.

 

[IvW]

I think it wise to get a pair of snap caps and have them in the chamber when storing. And of course pull the triggers when you do so. They're cheap and you won't have to worry.

Not good to store with snap caps in the chambers....