MK3 Magazine Spring Snapped
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Topic: MK3 Magazine Spring Snapped
Posted By: Spacey
Subject: MK3 Magazine Spring Snapped
Date 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!! 
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Posted By: shiloh
Date Posted: July 06 2024 at 6:49pm
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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.
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Posted By: Shamu
Date Posted: July 07 2024 at 1:11pm
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