Snider mainspring

[Steyr]

Any idea as to where to find ??

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[Patrick Chadwick]

Apart from the hammer, the Snider lock is the same as the P1853 or P1858 3- or 2-band Enfield muzzleloader.

As there are plenty of replicas around, especially in the re-enactment scene, and doubtless some spare parts for them, just look for an "Enfield muzzleloader" mainspring.

A Parker-Hale spring ought to be a "drop-in" fit. Springs from other sources may require some fettling.

A spring is a long-term "wearing part" and replacing a spring, like a nipple, is quite acceptable to keep a rifle functioning and should not prejudice its participation in competitions for original rifles.

[Vincent]

I think they ship to Canada Dixie Gun Works muzzleloading, blackpowder and rare antique gun supplies.

[gsimmons]

Lodgewood Manufacturing has an original Enfield mainspring listed but, I don't know if he ships to Canada.