I have replaced the the extractor spring with one optained from NUMRICH. It took a bit but I stumbled upon the correct method thru trial and error before I found this postinghttps://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=32620.
The spring launched a couple of times after reassembly. The detent on the spring seemed to be aligned with the recess in the bolt but the hole does not seem large enough to allow the detent to seat fully as it seems to be on couple of my No 4s and No 5s (detent fully engaged in the hole with the surface of the spring resting flush with the interior surface of the bolt head).
It is holding in place currently but I have not fired the weapon yet. Is is possiable the detent on the new spring is to large? Any input would be appriciated.
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