1903 Hand ejector help needed

[ncairman]

Well I recently bought a 1903 2nd model, 5th change hand ejector in 32 long. The other day while taking the grips off, the main spring broke in half? I have looked at all the parts houses that I know of with no luck and I am wondering if anyone here knows where I can pick up a replacement hammer spring. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Ron

 

[Muley Gil]

It is possible to cut down a standard mainspring to fit.

Also, check ebay.

There is a .32 double action mainspring on ebay. This is for a top break S&W. Don't know if it will fit or not.

 

[gmarshall99]

Check numrich for parts, or ask nice on the forum.

 

[Wiregrassguy]

Jack First catalogs a Model 1896 main spring. But, they show out of stock. Could be worth a call.

 

[ncairman]

Thanks, I tried Jack First and numrich and I asked to be notified at Jack First. I have ordered from them before. What would be the best mainspring to cut down? Asking nicely please help an old man

 

[Muley Gil]

Thanks, I tried Jack First and numrich and I asked to be notified at Jack First. I have ordered from them before. What would be the best mainspring to cut down? Asking nicely please help an old man

Any factory K, L, or N frame mainspring can be cut down to fit.

What town are you near in NC? You can send me a PM about where you live if you wish. I live about 25 miles from Sparta NC and will be in Statesville this Saturday.

 

[Hondo44]

That mainspring was used thru 1952. There have to be a few still around. I'm not home with my files but if you google S&W parts you'll come up with a list of parts sellers. Popperts comes to mind as one I recall.

 

[ncairman]

That mainspring was used thru 1952. There have to be a few still around. I'm not home with my files but if you google S&W parts you'll come up with a list of parts sellers. Popperts comes to mind as one I recall.

I have ordered some K frame main springs to try and cut one to length to make this old revolver work again. I hopefully will know more in a few days. I have reloaded 100 rounds for this little guy, and did not even get to shoot it before the spring broke. It will work again, one way or another.
Thanks
Ron

 

[ncairman]

Well got the old 32 hand ejector fixed up with a K frame main spring. Got out an shot 3 cylinders full on 98 wadcutters. Working fine now, old revolvers never die!