chrome bolt stop spring

[ronc54]

I think that is what it's called, the flat spring external on the bolt stop lever. In any case, picked up a Remington with original 5/18 barrel, typical rebuild, parked, all looks right but for the chromed spring. Stock is nice shape, bore a has some pitting but still pretty good, nice lands and grooves. Thinking maybe a VFW rifle but why just one chrome part? Any way to remove chrome chemically? Thanks

[jaie5070]

You can but it might be cheaper to just pick up a new one. Check gunbroker, ebay, springfield sporters.
john

[ronc54]

Thanks, gunpartscorp also has them. Just weird that this has a chrome piece on it, yet the rest of the rifle looks like it has hardly been used since rebuild.

[p246]

Could have been replaced by anyone over the years and chrome was all they had.