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   I have a red ryder about 1950 vintage. The plunger/seal has been replaced with the newer, rubber type seal. The spring itself has been shortened somewhat and I'd like to replace it with one of original length and power. Anybody know where I can get a spring for this gun or perhaps one from another model to fit? I don't expect A big power boost with a new spring, but would like to enhance the power. I polished the spring guides, spring ends, and also used moly-lube where needed. This helped somewhat, but sure would like to try a better spring.

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Mazz Members Profile Find Members Posts Newbie Joined: February-09-2005 Location: United States Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mazz Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Springs Posted: February-09-2005 at 5:01pm
	I have a red ryder about 1950 vintage. The plunger/seal has been replaced with the newer, rubber type seal. The spring itself has been shortened somewhat and I'd like to replace it with one of original length and power. Anybody know where I can get a spring for this gun or perhaps one from another model to fit? I don't expect A big power boost with a new spring, but would like to enhance the power. I polished the spring guides, spring ends, and also used moly-lube where needed. This helped somewhat, but sure would like to try a better spring.

bilbo Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: August-13-2004 Location: United States Points: 344	Post Options Post Reply Quote bilbo Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-12-2005 at 5:10am
	I HAVE A SPRING ASSEMBLY THAT CAME FROM A MODEL 155 YOU CAN E-MAIL ME AT: krrhodes_39@netzero.com
	bilbo

stevec Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: September-22-2003 Points: 1415	Post Options Post Reply Quote stevec Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-13-2005 at 3:14am
	Hi Be careful when changing the spring as the reason it was cut was so it will catch on the trigger.When the updated seal is used the old spring is to long and won't let it catch on the trigger,that is why you have to cut the spring Stevec

Kevin D. Members Profile Find Members Posts Senior Member Joined: November-25-2003 Location: Canada Points: 61	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kevin D. Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-13-2005 at 3:18am
	Stevec is right. The rubber seal is soft and tears from the force of the spring,so the spring butts against a pin that is used to mount the seal,rather than the back of the seal. This is why when changing from leather to rubber seals the spring has to be shortened,other wise the spring binds and the gun won't cock. You would have to try it and see though,because the newer guns have lighter springs for controlled velocity and could benefit from a spring change.KD Edited by Kevin D.

stevec Members Profile Find Members Posts Red Ryder Member Joined: September-22-2003 Points: 1415	Post Options Post Reply Quote stevec Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-13-2005 at 9:52am
	Hey Kevin You said it a whole lot better then me Stevec