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    Ordnance drawing number 5196466, dated 18 October, 1968 lists the following specifications:

    Wire Diameter________ Approx. .036"
    Number of Coils_______ 121
    O.D. _______________ .256 +-.004"
    I.D._________________ Not less than .179"
    Free Height__________ 10.28"
    Type of ends_________ squared and ground

    FYI, 7312453 is the operating slide stop spring.
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