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by robnjay
Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:20 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Recoil Spring dimensions for Model 8 in .35 Rem
Replies: 9
Views: 8041

Re: Recoil Spring dimensions for Model 8 in .35 Rem

We were not able to find the spring, but we were able to purchase a complete barrel assembly to get the rifle working. As a result, we are now in possession of an extra barrel assembly that is surplus to our needs. This is a Model 8 barrel assembly with everything except the recoil spring and the fr...
by robnjay
Sat Aug 25, 2018 2:25 pm
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Recoil Spring dimensions for Model 8 in .35 Rem
Replies: 9
Views: 8041

Re: Recoil Spring dimensions for Model 8 in .35 Rem

I found someone selling Browning A5 recoil springs, called him, and had him measure the springs for 16 and 20 gauge models. Diameters are wrong and they are about 1" too short. This is starting to look pretty grim. So I'm back to scouring the web for anyone with a recoil spring for this rifle. ...
by robnjay
Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:58 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Recoil Spring dimensions for Model 8 in .35 Rem
Replies: 9
Views: 8041

Re: Recoil Spring dimensions for Model 8 in .35 Rem

Unmarked spring the dealer had was an action spring :(.

Contacted Wolff Spring
They don't currently make any springs in that large of a wire size

Does anyone know where I might be able to find a recoil spring for this gun?

Thanks
Rob
by robnjay
Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:33 am
Forum: Q & A about the 8/81
Topic: Recoil Spring dimensions for Model 8 in .35 Rem
Replies: 9
Views: 8041

Recoil Spring dimensions for Model 8 in .35 Rem

I have a Model 8 rifle in .35 Remington which was disassembled by an idiot who took the barrel apart, along with everything else. It would be a very nice gun, the stock, blueing, etc. is in fine shape... I now have everything I need to reassemble it but the recoil spring.. Does anyone have one? Not ...