SC vs. Rem vs. Winchester magazine springs

**Kirk** · 08-17-2009 11:15 PM

The magazine spring on my SC A3 has sprung; the bolt often over rides the top round in the magazine. Out of the rifle, it shows the classic W shape of a worn out spring. I bought some new, in the cosmoline icon

, springs advertised as "1903 mag springs". Upon cleaning, I find 1 is marked R for Remington & the others W for, I presume, Winchester and I also presume these are actually for a 1917 rifle. I notice there is a .25" difference in height of the middle fold of the spring between the Winchester & the Rem/SC (.25" higher) springs. Is this of any consequence? Are the Winchester springs serviceable in a 1903?

The picture shows the Remington spring in front, the Winchesters & the SC spring at the rear.

Thanks!

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**Chuckindenver** · 08-18-2009 09:18 AM

you have a bunch of 1917 springs..they will work, but not correct

**John Beard** · 08-18-2009 10:52 PM

The Remington spring you have is also for a 1917 rifle. They will work in an '03-A3.

J.B.

**Chief** · 08-20-2009 04:11 PM

John,
I've been wanting to ask for some time, what is that in your avatar photo?
regards,
Chief

**John Beard** · 08-22-2009 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by Chief

John,
I've been wanting to ask for some time, what is that in your avatar photo?
regards,
Chief

My avatar is a depression-era frontal photo of a mule wearing work jeans, suspenders, and a straw hat. See below.

J.B.

**Chief** · 08-22-2009 11:57 AM

Well I'll be.. so it is! Thanks John.
regards,
Chief

**JohnMOhio** · 08-22-2009 12:25 PM

Photo must have been taken on a Saturday night just before going out on the town.

**Emri** · 08-22-2009 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by JohnMOhio

Photo must have been taken on a Saturday night just before going out on the town.

More than likely, on Sunday morning, after a BUSY Sat. night , and just before retireing for the day!!

Somethings always seem fun at the time, but maybe not so much fun later.

Have a good weekend,

Emri

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