HELP!! I might have worn out my firing-pin spring on my K31

[LJ-MosinFreak-Buck]

I may have just worn out the firing pin spring on my K31. I'm not sure. It's been a while since I put it up, about a week or so, and the rifle has been cocked since then (I forgot to release the tension).

I'm not sure if it's just the amount of time that I haven't handled it or what, but the spring feels like it's giving a lot easier.

If I did ruin it, where could I find a new one for a cheaper price, not dirt cheap and crap, just enough to where I can afford it (gas prices are a )

Any advice is welcomed, and I thank you in advance.

LJ-MF-B

 

[LJ-MosinFreak-Buck]

Serioulsy, nobody can give me the slightest bit of advice?

 

[res45]

List of parts dealers

http://www.swissrifles.com/sr/#links

http://www.northridgeinc.com/sp_swiss.htm

 

[ZeSpectre]

Does it still fire? If so I doubt I'd worry about it.
Of course you could disassemble and inspect to make sure the spring isn't broken.

 

[tinygnat219]

Check E-gun parts, or Numrich. If nothing else, check out E-bay or GB for a spare bolt or something like that that can be used for parts.

 

[Titus]

Leaving it cocked like that wouldn't have worn it out by itself or everyone would be buying a new spring every week. As ZeSpectre suggested, you could take the bolt down and have a look. It's probably nothing, but if you still feel it's not right, you might try the forum over at Swiss Rifles.

 

[LJ-MosinFreak-Buck]

Okay thanks. I wasn't sure. Just felt different. Probably just me not handling it for a while and not being used to it. Haven't shot it lately, so I'm not sure if it'll still shoot. It sounds like it clicks like normal though.

 

[Owen]

i think you're making a mountan out of a molehill. the spring is probably fine. Chances are that it's been left cocked in a closet for decades. Leaving it cocked for a week doesn't mean a thing.

 

[pinstripe]

I don't think that it is safe to fire. Send it over to me and I will dispose of it properly.
These rifle are put together like a tank. Leaving it cocked wouldn't effect the spring. I don't leave mine cocked, just out of habit. These are alot more durable than most folks think.

 

[LJ-MosinFreak-Buck]

Yeah, I'll "dispose" of it meself! lol.

Okay, Because, I was kinda worried.