MK3 Magazine Spring Snapped

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   he!!o, I recently bought a 1916 Lee Enfield No1 Mk3* in pretty good condition. I wanted to take the magazine follower out and clean the inside of the magazine as I thought it was not performing correctly when I test fired it. After removing the follower I discovered that the magazine spring was snapped which would probably be the reason for the magazine not working correctly. Is there any way to fix it? Or will I need to make/buy a replacement spring? Any help would be appreciated!! 

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Spacey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: July 06 2024 Location: New Zealand Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Spacey Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: MK3 Magazine Spring Snapped Posted: July 06 2024 at 4:12pm
	he!!o, I recently bought a 1916 Lee Enfield No1 Mk3* in pretty good condition. I wanted to take the magazine follower out and clean the inside of the magazine as I thought it was not performing correctly when I test fired it. After removing the follower I discovered that the magazine spring was snapped which would probably be the reason for the magazine not working correctly. Is there any way to fix it? Or will I need to make/buy a replacement spring? Any help would be appreciated!!

shiloh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: January 08 2019 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 3049	Post Options Post Reply Quote shiloh Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 06 2024 at 6:49pm
	Clean the spring spotless and get a jeweler to silver solder it for you. Unless you can do that yourself. Or find a replacement and fit the spring in or purchase a complete follower and spring assembly. The last two options probably the cheapest and easiest.

Shamu Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Logo Designer / Donating Member Joined: April 25 2007 Location: MD, USA. Status: Offline Points: 20510	Post Options Post Reply Quote Shamu Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July 07 2024 at 1:11pm
	A couple of leads but like everything getting $pendy. https://www.brpguns.com/no-1-mk-3-stock-magazine-parts/?page=1 https://www.ebay.com/itm/326182449241?itmmeta=01J27D4AY3NA60GF2KT3KP3KEC&hash=item4bf1fd3059:g:WvIAAOSwnOFjEJQW&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwLNjS7lb1w%2Flpskm%2FWpeL%2BIRPHkduGtALlOs5mDx7ED8RyQT%2BNfSNENu%2FaVe9UFQTKPcRjUXx3KANC4epaZKC1iSaRRmLeJ7yrNsP0pqcRT3Oic23utu%2BwNEe1CtWTJr6MAf4AkKMcWWa4mlLr9Eo%2Fv1VMqACtnBt7LTOJzElhqTaJvq%2B2F1PHPxijKHL1yiBRsLwZ9fR9OW4lI%2F7Z9BwojYLE26qP1D981VUguq8tmz3Q2LxSCidDygvFNnw82t4g%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5Kvke2RZA
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