Webley Mk3 Ball and spring for tap

[Jonathan G]

Today I have stripped down my recently acquired Webley Mk3. All pretty straightforward until a tiny ball bearing dropped on the floor. I found it but could not find the tiny spring for the life of me. Not sure there was even one there but that's not a problem as they are easily available. My problem is knowing how to fit the ball and spring into the tap. In fact the more I look at it the more I think it's only the ball that sits under the metal plate. Any guidance would be appreciated.

[DAVALI]

Place the rifle on the side that the tap fits, place the the spring in the hole with the ball sitting on top with just a smear of grease to hold it there then put the tap in and whilst keeping pressure on the tap turn rifle over and fit and tighten the bolt.

[Jonathan G]

Place the rifle on the side that the tap fits, place the the spring in the hole with the ball sitting on top with just a smear of grease to hold it there then put the tap in and whilst keeping pressure on the tap turn rifle over and fit and tighten the bolt.

Brilliant thanks - is this the case for all of the Webley Mk3's?

[WebleyWombler]

And if you haven't got a spring handy, try using the flint spring out of a disposable cigarette lighter.

[Jonathan G]

And if you haven't got a spring handy, try using the flint spring out of a disposable cigarette lighter.

That is a damn good idea.