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Thanks for the replies. I didn't think that there was supposed to be a firing pin spring but the bolt disassembly material I have is for a model 81 so I wanted to be sure. The news about the bolt and carrier is less good (from my perspective) because it means that I have some serious cleaning ahead ...

I recently was able to get my hands on a 1917 manufacture Model 8 in 35 Remington. Overall the rifle is in very good shape and the bore looks really great. However, the bolt and receiver look as if they may not have been cleaned at any point in the last 100 years. There's a truly impressive buildup ...