Hello, I am a hobby gunsmith (or at least that's what I tell myself). I have done some refinishing work on my own guns that turned out ok, now some guys at work are bringing me their stuff to work on.
A guy brought me a L.C. Smith shotgun and asked if I could fix it up. From what I have been able to research, I believe it is a Fulton, NY 1906 hammer model. I took the forend iron off to clean it and a small flat spring broke and fell out. This spring, I believe, is a retainer for the big c-shaped forend spring that holds the forend to the barrel. I tried Numrich and there is no mention of this small flat spring. Is there anywhere I can buy one or am I going to have to make one?
Also, it is missing the left hammer. Again, I have scoured the internet and the only place that comes close is Dixie Gun Works. Does anyone know of a source for a type III C hammer (left hand)?
I wanted to cry when he brought it to work. It was covered in rust and the barrels were sawn down to 19". The action was tight. A real shame.
The other gun was a Stevens 315, I'm working on getting that one going for him.
Anyway, any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.
Ok, I think I found the answer to my own question. I think the spring I need is called the forend retracting spring and it is a flat spring not the curled wire spring pictured by Numrich.
I believe the part you are looking for is #53, Forend Retracting Spring. It is under Hammerless Models but is the same for hammer guns. As for the hammer, the ones from Dixie Gun Works are rough cast. The hole has to be drilled and filed to fit the tumbler, not an easy job. It is best to look at eBay.