97 Ejector Spring?

[Bull Schmitt]

I have a couple Win 97s that need new ejector springs. The springs that I have extend too far into the action and block movement of the breech block.   What is the trick to installing these springs?

[Major E A Sterner]

Howdy Bull, are these the springs that attatch to the frame on the outside with a small screw? if so, you can carefully file or stone them to the correct length. Let me know if this helps, if not, I'll g dig out my book on gunsmithing 97's and see what it has to say.

[Bull Schmitt]

Thanks Major.

Yep that's the one that attaches on the left side of the receiver with a screw. I guess you reduce the length to match the ejector pin so it clears the breech block. Does this sound right?

Col Bull

[Major E A Sterner]

Col. Bull, Yes, that should do the trick, maybe leave it just a bit long, it should "spring" out of the way of the bolt and kick the fired round out of the gun.

[Bull Schmitt]

The "prongs" on the springs I have were probably at least 3/8" long and protruded way into the action. I'll give this a try and see if they work.

Thanks again for your help.

Col Bull