we 416 help please

[mcduff1979]

Hi all when replacing my stock on my 416 I noticed a small spring between sling mount and gun, does this spring serve any purpose? As for the life of me can't find mine.

[Qlimax]

The spring if I remember correctly is the push the pin in which stop your rear body pin from coming all the way out

[mcduff1979]

Ok so quite important then, just to clarify, I removed old stock and sling mount under sling mount was tiny spring, is this the spring and if so where can I order a spare or 2?

[Qlimax]

not really that important it's more just to stop you from loosing your pin. The spring inside the pistol grip is important. Couldn't tell you they are an odd size, try some different pens with springs in