There has been much discussion on the pros and cons of v-springs versus coil springs. However, there is another type of spring which is used by certain makers in some of their guns. This is the bow (or bowed) spring.

The use of bowed springs in best shown in the Round Actions made by Dickson and McKay Brown:



and MacNaughton Edinburgh Action guns:



How does this type of spring compare to the v-spring and coil spring?

Regards - Ian Forrester