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.22 rifle
Wards Western Fields Model 40
No serial number
Bolt action, cock on closing
Tube magazine, under barrel
Ejector extension spring
There are two springs on the ejector. One under the tail to keep it tucked up against the side of the bolt face. The other is behind the ejector to extend it outward, away from the bolt face when the bolt is open. That second spring is broken and a part of it is missing.
If I cannot find this spring and have to wind one, how critical is the strength of this spring? I can think of several methods and materials to use, but would like a little better idea if the tension strength is critical.
Personally, I don't think it is greatly critical, so long as it is not so strong as to make closing the bolt difficult.
Pops
Wards Western Fields Model 40
No serial number
Bolt action, cock on closing
Tube magazine, under barrel
Ejector extension spring
There are two springs on the ejector. One under the tail to keep it tucked up against the side of the bolt face. The other is behind the ejector to extend it outward, away from the bolt face when the bolt is open. That second spring is broken and a part of it is missing.
If I cannot find this spring and have to wind one, how critical is the strength of this spring? I can think of several methods and materials to use, but would like a little better idea if the tension strength is critical.
Personally, I don't think it is greatly critical, so long as it is not so strong as to make closing the bolt difficult.
Pops