https://thegreatmodel8.net/

It appears to be broken since there is one edge that is jagged. The spring will not stay in place. The spring itself is hard to find but I've already found the whole barrel lock for sale. Would it be better to just replace the whole thing?

Hi folks. Recently bought my first gun and it happened to be a model 8 from Feb of 1929. Came with a side mounted Weaver model 330 scope. It was filthy so I disassembled it and meticulously cleaned the parts. When I took the barrel lock out t the small spring fell out and has issues staying in while...