Lanyard loop MSH help

[JJ45]

Looking for a close GI replica, arched MSH with a lanyard loop.

For an older Springfield Mil-Spec...I have replaced the housing of a newer SA Mil-Spec that had the internal lock but with a flat one with no loop, except for switching the spring and retainer around, it required no fitting and was a drop-in fit, looking for a specific part that does not require extensive fitting...

Thanks, JJ

 

[RickB]

S&A makes arched, grooved mainspring housings with lanyard loops.
There are always original and replica MSHs on ebay.

 

[10-96]

https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/mainspring-parts/mainspring-housings/1911-lanyard-loop-mainspring-housing-prod12739.aspx?avs%7cMake_3=1911

These are what Rick B is talking about. They've sure gone up since I last bought one. Depending on your SA, you'll need a standard (non-safety) hammer strut, longer mainspring, and probably a new mainspring cap pin if I remember correctly.

 

[Unclenick]

I don't think the checkering on the S&A is original. The 1944 drawing I have shows a 60° 16 PI knurl on a 15/32" radius, making a diamond pattern rather than the straight-across and up and down groove pattern. Pretty much like this one. But my drawing has no lanyard loop.

 

[RickB]

Later G.I. pistols had serrated housings, so that would be the correct match for the serrated hammer, slide stop, etc., on the Springfield.

 

[gwpercle]

I used to get parts like this from Numrich Arms for a lot less the $62.00 ,
they are now listed as Numrich Gun Parts , check here @ www.gunpartscorp.com
Gary