Gil, make new springs for the strikers. I’ve used ball point springs cut to length. You might make them a little long at first and see how far the pins extend through when fully compressed. Last thing I’d do is shorten them—can’t put metal back on.

I recently made a new striker for my Scott and remembered someone on this board years ago suggesting using grade 8 bolts (found at hardware store) to turn down and not hardening. This is what I did and so far all is ok.

I am NOT a gunsmith so interested in other’s opinions.


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