Savage 11 firing pin spring - one piece, or two?

[Newtosavage]

Removing the bolt handle from my model 11 yesterday, about 1" of spring came out with the "nut" on the back of the firing pin spring, then a small ring fell out. The rest of the spring stayed with the firing pin inside the bolt. I didn't remember the spring being in pieces like that. Should it be? I'm still learning all the parts and pieces to these rifles.

Thanks for the help.

[short round]

You have the new style firing pin, that's the way they are made now. The ring goes between the springs to keep them from binding.

[Newtosavage]

Okay, thanks. I figured that was the case but wanted to be sure before I put it back together.