Door lock spring mechanism missing

[Will B]

Hi All,

One of my internal door lock mechanisms doesn't work so I took it apart and compared it against one that does. Turns out it is missing a spring inside (see photo attached, faulty lock on RHS). Does anyone know where I can get one of these from?

Many thanks

 

[Gerrydelasel]

You can still buy rim locks like this. You could buy a nice new one and scrounge the spring out of it (may or may not be a suitable fit), or just use the nice new lock as it is.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-C...hash=item2c9731a2e7:m:mmreO3570WOZz-1YCDG5k9Q

 

[Will B]

Good idea, thank you!