Webley Full Frame army express and RIC need parts

brw · March 7, 2024, 12:35 PM

All

Found a couple of antiques and am in need of a few springs does anyone out there know of a stash or if possible any other parts that might work as replacements ? Appreciate any comments

44caliberkid · March 10, 2024, 05:41 PM

I am guessing they are flat springs? It is pretty simple to make flat springs. My dad taught me to do it when I was a kid. We used scrap steel like hacksaw blades but you can buy spring stock from Brownells. There are YouTube videos of how to do it. Better if you have the pieces of the old springs so you know the shape and thickness. Plus you will have the pride of doing it yourself. It is really some of the most basic gunsmithing you can do.

51cskipper · March 16, 2024, 12:37 PM

Try here

https://www.sarcoinc.com/parts-kits/...sories/webley/

ZoieBarnett · March 20, 2024, 01:12 PM

To replace springs on antique items, you may need to first determine the type and size of spring you need. In some cases, universal springs may be suitable as a replacement. However, it is important to note that they may not provide a perfect fit and will require some adjustment.

cjwils · March 26, 2024, 06:51 PM

Several years ago, I took an antique (I mean really antique, like 1870 something) revolver to a local gunsmith. It had a broken mainspring. He said, don't worry, mainsprings are easy. After much delay, and several attempts by him, it still still did not really work. I finally sent it to another person I found online, who specialized in antiques. Unfortunately, that person is out of business now. Bottom line is, mainsprings for antiques are not necessarily easy.

March 7, 2024, 12:35 PM	#1
brw Junior Member Join Date: March 5, 2024 Posts: 1	Webley Full Frame army express and RIC need parts All Found a couple of antiques and am in need of a few springs does anyone out there know of a stash or if possible any other parts that might work as replacements ? Appreciate any comments

March 16, 2024, 12:37 PM	#3
51cskipper Member Join Date: March 7, 2019 Location: California Posts: 60	Try here https://www.sarcoinc.com/parts-kits/...sories/webley/ __________________ The strongest reason for the people to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against the tyranny of government. -- Thomas Jefferson

March 10, 2024, 05:41 PM	#2
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,104	I am guessing they are flat springs? It is pretty simple to make flat springs. My dad taught me to do it when I was a kid. We used scrap steel like hacksaw blades but you can buy spring stock from Brownells. There are YouTube videos of how to do it. Better if you have the pieces of the old springs so you know the shape and thickness. Plus you will have the pride of doing it yourself. It is really some of the most basic gunsmithing you can do.

March 20, 2024, 01:12 PM	#4
ZoieBarnett Member Join Date: February 15, 2024 Posts: 23	To replace springs on antique items, you may need to first determine the type and size of spring you need. In some cases, universal springs may be suitable as a replacement. However, it is important to note that they may not provide a perfect fit and will require some adjustment.

March 26, 2024, 06:51 PM	#5
cjwils Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2010 Location: Washington state Posts: 401	Several years ago, I took an antique (I mean really antique, like 1870 something) revolver to a local gunsmith. It had a broken mainspring. He said, don't worry, mainsprings are easy. After much delay, and several attempts by him, it still still did not really work. I finally sent it to another person I found online, who specialized in antiques. Unfortunately, that person is out of business now. Bottom line is, mainsprings for antiques are not necessarily easy.