Quote Originally Posted by steve medlock View Post
i'm currently repairing a Webley Longbow and it has a 'buffer' spring guide which presumably is meant to catch the spring and stop twanging.

However, I'm usually as a principle, trying to make sure the spring moves and rotates freely and the buffer guide seems to be trying to do the opposite.

Does it have a value or should I replace it with a Delrin guide?

Steve.
Think I heard they have a bulge in the middle to grip the spring after it's fired to stop twang. Is it black plastic with patent mark on it?