Shotgun (magazine?) springs

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BBQJOE
January 28, 2008, 04:34 PM
I don't have a great knowledge on shotguns, so this might sound stupid.
I bought a Springfield 67h at a pawn shop for damn near nothing.
It has no spring in the (Is it called a magazine?) where the shells are stored and fed from.
Is this spring and the plug that must be on the end a fairly universal thing, or is it very gun specific?
Obviously, I'm looking to replace it.

Suggestions?
Thanks!
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JohnBT
January 28, 2008, 05:25 PM
www.e-gunparts.com/products.asp?chrMasterModel=089Zz67H&MC=

And just scroll down the list.

John
BBQJOE
January 28, 2008, 05:39 PM
Thank you John!:D
BBQJOE
January 28, 2008, 05:45 PM
After looking at the list, I see the magazine spring. There must also be a part involved that goes onto the spring in contact with shell, is that what is called the plug, or is it called something different? Or is it not needed?
dfariswheel
January 28, 2008, 07:56 PM
The "end" on the spring is called a magazine follower.

You'll probably have to actually contact Gun Parts to get a price and availability since they don't list it.

Bob's gun parts list one as part number 64 under the Model 67 and 77.
http://www.gun-parts.com/savageshotgun/
Pete409
January 28, 2008, 07:56 PM
If possible, buy the spring that is recommended for the gun. If not, buy another similar spring. I can't believe there would be that much difference between one manufacturer's 12 gauge coil magazine spring and another manufacturer's 12 gauge coil magazine spring. A spring designed for a Remington 1100 should work well provided it is the same (or very similar) diameter.

As for the plug, ANYTHING will do. A wooden dowel, a pencil, a piece of plastic tubing, just about ANYTHING that will fit inside the magazine spring will work. Cut to desired length. Plugs are only needed for certain legal requirements such a hunting migratory waterfowl. Some states may require the plugs for all small game hunting, but most states do not require it. For home defense, no plugs are required.

EDITED: Oh, yes, that's called a "follower" as dfariswheel said. Sorry, I thought you were talking about a magazine limiter plug.
BBQJOE
January 28, 2008, 08:08 PM
Thanks again you guys!
Follower, who woulda thought?
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