Mauser front barrel band spring.

[Sandman]

While attempting to disassemble my vz24 czech Mauser earlier today, I "bubba-ized" the front barrel band spring. A web site I was referring to indicated that this part would come right off, however I later realized that the site was using a yugo M-48 as an example and the spring is slightly different than that of the vz24 (or so I've read). Anyway, the spring was very brittle and just snapped off.

Is it possible to shoot the rifle without the front barrel band? Where can I order a new spring for this rifle? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[dfariswheel]

You can shoot without the front band.
For a replacement, try Gun Parts Corporation, Sarco, or Jack First.

 

[Sandman]

Thanks for the info. If I can't get the part, I'll just shoot it without the front band until I can find it.

Can anyone tell me which type of Mauser uses a band retaining spring that is interchangeable with that of a VZ-24? I checked out the Gun Part Corp. website and they had the part listed for other types of Mauser's but no vz24's.