Safe or Dangerous

[pcaru1]

I picked up an Egytian FN 49 recently and upon cleaning I noticed this little piece broken on the back of the receiver cover. Is this a safety issue??? Will that cover come flying off if I shoot this rifle??? Or is it just a latch that unlocks the cover to be removed? Can this be replaced or do I need a new cover? Can I leave it as is? Also can't seem to find what this latch is called. Did the usual internet search. This is my first FN rifle so not too familiar here.
I know alot of questions here but a concern. Don't want to end up dead or hurt.
Thanks in advance.

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[browningautorifle]

Replace broken parts. They aren't as expensive as replacing cheekbones or eyes.

[pcaru1]

Do you know what this part is? It is not named in any exploded drawing I have found. Or do I have to replace the whole receiver cover? TIA.

[browningautorifle]

Cover, return springs guide and cover locking key. There's a stickie, Steve's Gun Manuals Pages. Check here for your needs, it's very handy. Compliments of AF Medic.

Steve's Gun Manuals Pages

[jmoore]

Sarco Inc. calls it a recoil spring guide, I think!

[browningautorifle]

There should be a set of pics to accompany and it shouldn't be hard to figure out which part you want.

[gunny33]

PM sent. Bill from Mass.