Old Style Sear Spring

[Glenn Renner]

I'm working on preserving a 1904 VH 12 gauge and need to replace one of the sear springs. Does anyone have a contact on where I can purchase one? I've tried everything that's come up on Google and no one seems to have one.

[Mike Poindexter]

I had one break on an EH years ago, couldnt find one. My gunsmith had to make a new one by hand. Cost a couple of Benjamins.
Sometimes orphaned receivers appear on e-bay, but lately they seem to be parted out and sold piece by piece. Good luck.

[Glenn Renner]

Thanks Mike. Do you think your gunsmith would be willing to make one for me? If yes, would appreciate his contact info.

[Mike Koneski]

Glenn, contact Lou Rotelli in CT. He can make springs.

[Glenn Renner]

Got it, thanks a ton!

[David Penland]

I have two. PM me with your address and I will send them to you. If they work $50 for both, $35 for one. If they don’t work just send them back plus actual cost for mailing.

[Glenn Renner]

Thanks David, your offer is great and I appreciate it!
My address is : 1530 Bent Hill | Santa Fe, NM 87501
Just let me know when you mail them and I'll keep an eye out for the package.

[David Penland]

I will let you know. Probably next Thursday as we are on vacation.

[David Penland]

Mailed today. Should be there by Monday.

[Karl Ferguson]

David, What a first class thing to do... Karl

[Tom Hanson]

A customer brought in a 16 ga hammerless SN 159910 with a 2 under it. I have looked high and low but have not found one. The style of it is one with a pin that holds it in the frame. Rather short. Numrich list it as old style and part 303.
If I have to, I can make it but prefer not to.

[Jerry Harlow]

I had a gunsmith braze my broken one. He must know his stuff for it is still working.

[Tom Hanson]

Nothing to braze. half of the spring is gone. I've got the right spring stock so unless I find one it's file and furnace time with a little lathe thrown in. It's a fun challenge making old time springs.
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[Tom Hanson]

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[Brian Dudley]

I likely have a few. I think you sent me an email. I will be back in touch when I can confirm.

[Tom Hanson]

Thank you Brian. Would you PM me your address? My mail program is acting up.