Help me find the right ones

Canuckienns · February 23, 2012, 08:49

British barrel and uppers. I have been unable to locate the spring that goes behind the gas regulator. I obviously purchased an incorrect barrel band for my British front sling swivel. Thanking you in advance for any help and hints.

FUUN063 · February 23, 2012, 09:13

Well, the C shaped round steel retainer or spring is what is needed for the gas regulator to stay in place. Also, the sling swivel you have (sling loop) is for the rear on a plastic (Maranyl) buttstock. The sling swivel loop (barrel band) that you have is the front for the Canadian or Ausie type. The British version will have small "wings" on it. Place a WTB ad in the Market Place section.

Leland

**SteelonSteel** · February 24, 2012, 07:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by FUUN063

Well, the C shaped round steel retainer or spring is what is needed for the gas regulator to stay in place. Also, the sling swivel you have (sling loop) is for the rear on a plastic (Maranyl) buttstock. The sling swivel loop (barrel band) that you have is the front for the Canadian or Ausie type. The British version will have small "wings" on it. Place a WTB ad in the Market Place section.

Leland

The early Brits would also have the wingless barrel band too, would they not? I seem to recall seeing the winged barrel band and the old wood style handguards do not play well together.

**MAINER** · February 23, 2012, 09:24

Gunplumber has all the stuff you need. Your swivel doesn't look right for a Brit.
http://www.arizonaresponsesystems.co...a1barrel.shtml

L/FN · February 23, 2012, 09:32

I have a British front sling swivel assembly and the gas regulator retainer spring.

E-mail sent.

Larry

Canuckienns · February 23, 2012, 10:26

Thanks, guys. Great info. The sling band shown in my post turned out to be for a British butt stock. No wonder I could not find something to fit my barrel band. And yes, it is British and broad arrow marked. Something for my future parts for sale post. LOL

February 23, 2012, 09:24	#4
MAINER Old Fart Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 18465 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 6,351	Gunplumber has all the stuff you need. Your swivel doesn't look right for a Brit. http://www.arizonaresponsesystems.co...a1barrel.shtml __________________ Joe Biden for President.

February 23, 2012, 09:32	#5
L/FN Registered FALaholic #: 139 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Kansas. Just Dust in the Wind Posts: 3,351	I have a British front sling swivel assembly and the gas regulator retainer spring. E-mail sent. Larry __________________ "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one." Luke 22:36 Times of FALs and no money are better than times of money and no FALs.

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February 23, 2012, 09:13	#2
FUUN063 Computer Illiterate Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 35576 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Converse, Indiana Posts: 4,680	Well, the C shaped round steel retainer or spring is what is needed for the gas regulator to stay in place. Also, the sling swivel you have (sling loop) is for the rear on a plastic (Maranyl) buttstock. The sling swivel loop (barrel band) that you have is the front for the Canadian or Ausie type. The British version will have small "wings" on it. Place a WTB ad in the Market Place section. Leland

February 23, 2012, 10:26	#6
Canuckienns Registered Contributor FALaholic #: 65472 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San antonio florida Posts: 244	Thanks, guys. Great info. The sling band shown in my post turned out to be for a British butt stock. No wonder I could not find something to fit my barrel band. And yes, it is British and broad arrow marked. Something for my future parts for sale post. LOL