Spring loaded Nagant clip

[Petrock]

Is it possible to put the spring loaded fore end clips from one rifle onto another?

We have a rifle here that is missing the second clip (closest to the chamber) and would like to replace it.

 

[rchmontreal]

The barrel band retaining springs have an attached thin metal rod that is inserted into the stock, under the barrel. There is a small hole on the opposite side of the stock (sometimes filled with shellac or grease). Using a very narrow and long drift (even a small blunt ended nail will do), slowly and carefully tap out the rod.

These springs can sometimes be fragile, so don't attemp to twist it out or pull up on it. That can cause the spring portion to break off from the rod.

 

[Petrock]

So there may still be a piece of the spring inside the stock we have and getting one of these clips out of another stock might not be easy?

Thanks rch we'll try to be carefull.