Looking for info, model 8/81 firing pin compatibility

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Looking for info, model 8/81 firing pin compatibility

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Hopefully there is a model 8/81 guy in the forum. I have a 1939 model 81 disassembled and found a broken firing pin and mangled firing pin spring. Being an owner of two model 8's i'm familiar with the disassembly/reassembly procedure. I had believed that the only differences in the two models are the stocks, Not true. the more I research the more I find there were firing pin differences as well as 8"s were not equipped with firing pin springs. 81's were. My question is ...are the different firing pins compatible?... the firing pin I found for sale is of a later model 81 and has slightly different shape to it. possibly an upgrade? I would be grateful for any one experienced in this area. thanks for looking
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