Need help with a cracked main spring

[Tommykid]

Unfortunately, the main spring on this antique lock has failed. Can this be welded and repaired or will this require a new main spring? If it requires a new spring, is there someone out there that can reproduce this spring, especially the placement of the “pin” that fits in the lock plate?
Thanks very much,
Tom

[rich pierce]

As my Dad used to say, “it needs a new one.”  Cabin Creek is the go-to for many In need of lock help. Can’t hurt to call and ask.

[Frozen Run]

https://cabincreek.net/contact-us/

[smart dog]

Hi,
That looks to be a British military lock and that spring was a crude replacement. What does the other side of the lock look like?

dave

[smylee grouch]

I " third " Cabin Creek. 

[Tommykid]

Hi,
That looks to be a British military lock and that spring was a crude replacement. What does the other side of the lock look like?

dave

The lock/musket came out of Nepal.

[smart dog]

Hi,
Ok, a Nepalese copy of a late pattern British military flintlock, hence the crude spring.  Have you contacted IMA-USA.com to see if they have any replacement springs?

dave

[Tommykid]

Hi,
Ok, a Nepalese copy of a late pattern British military flintlock, hence the crude spring.  Have you contacted IMA-USA.com to see if they have any replacement springs?

dave

IMA doesn’t have these springs on their web site. I know Alex and thought about asking him to rummage through the piles of locks and parts to find a replacement. The problem is these locks have lots of hand fitted parts and finding a proper fit will be challenging. I already have a couple of these springs, but the fit is way off.