Mowery spring ?

Red Wiggler · April 3, 2012, 05:38 AM

I have a Mowery rifle made in 1976, I'd like to find a couple of springs for the lockbox, oldschool 1911 has a post below mine with a picture showing the lockbox with sideplate removed [thanks old school]. Would anyone know a source for the spring and sturip? thanks wiggler

oldschool1911 · April 10, 2012, 09:09 PM

I have heard that deer creek has mowery parts.
The pic posted was not my mowery, I will post one.

Beautiful rifle though.

If I may ask, why do you want springs, are they only for spares? - ken

sltm1 · April 10, 2012, 10:56 PM

If Deer Creek still has them you're in luck. Before I heard of them I made my own replacements out of a repro Remington spring and a steel washer....where ther's a will there's a way.

oldschool1911 · April 13, 2012, 06:00 PM

Notice the butt is a lot smaller casting, not so much needed to counter balance.

Also you can see the leather wrapping I am using to hold the forend. I see where the other brass forend has the screw, I had one like that, but this one is a pin.

Red Wiggler · April 16, 2012, 11:04 AM

Sorry it took me so long to get back. I just wanted them for spares, I have retempered mine in the lead pot twice, next time it will probably break. Thanks for the info. wiggler

madcratebuilder · April 19, 2012, 08:14 AM

I've replaced the lock spring one time. I don't remember the source, I'll look through my receipt box, may get lucky.

Rebel Dave · April 21, 2012, 11:22 AM

Red Wiggler

I have two springs, and stirups, and one ajustable tumbler w/hammer screw, for the early Mowrey rifle. I sold the rifle in the early 80s. I can get pics, and send if you want. Send me an email if you are interested.

Rebel Dave [email protected]

April 3, 2012, 05:38 AM	#1
Red Wiggler Member Join Date: March 12, 2012 Posts: 45	Mowery spring ? I have a Mowery rifle made in 1976, I'd like to find a couple of springs for the lockbox, oldschool 1911 has a post below mine with a picture showing the lockbox with sideplate removed [thanks old school]. Would anyone know a source for the spring and sturip? thanks wiggler

April 10, 2012, 09:09 PM	#2
oldschool1911 Junior Member Join Date: March 29, 2012 Posts: 11	mowery springs I have heard that deer creek has mowery parts. The pic posted was not my mowery, I will post one. Beautiful rifle though. If I may ask, why do you want springs, are they only for spares? - ken

April 21, 2012, 11:22 AM	#7
Rebel Dave Member Join Date: March 1, 2008 Location: Burlington Wis. Posts: 41	springs Red Wiggler I have two springs, and stirups, and one ajustable tumbler w/hammer screw, for the early Mowrey rifle. I sold the rifle in the early 80s. I can get pics, and send if you want. Send me an email if you are interested. Rebel Dave [email protected]

April 10, 2012, 10:56 PM	#3
sltm1 Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 353	If Deer Creek still has them you're in luck. Before I heard of them I made my own replacements out of a repro Remington spring and a steel washer....where ther's a will there's a way.

April 16, 2012, 11:04 AM	#5
Red Wiggler Member Join Date: March 12, 2012 Posts: 45	Sorry it took me so long to get back. I just wanted them for spares, I have retempered mine in the lead pot twice, next time it will probably break. Thanks for the info. wiggler

April 19, 2012, 08:14 AM	#6
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 4,923	I've replaced the lock spring one time. I don't remember the source, I'll look through my receipt box, may get lucky.