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Firing Pins |
12-06-2009, 05:05 PM | #3 | ||||||
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Firing Pins
The top action firing pins are easier to remove than those on lifters. In either case, clean well around the screw , and use a scriber or other hard point to clean the screwdriver slot. File or grind the screw driver to get a square tight fit in the slot.
I am not sure who may have springs, but they are coiled wire and can be wound if you have the original as a guide. Best, Austin |
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12-06-2009, 05:52 PM | #4 | ||||||
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I may have a picture.....
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12-06-2009, 07:37 PM | #5 | ||||||
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Thanks,
Austin, Harry ch |
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12-06-2009, 08:27 PM | #6 | ||||||
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The spring , by the way does not go over the firing pin it sits beside it. The one in my 1879 under lifter is not as strong looking as the one in the picture. The picture is great. I dont think Dave Purnell makes springs.
PDD |
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12-07-2009, 08:44 PM | #7 | ||||||
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When I needed new springs on my lifter, we cut down a winchester rifle spring and it worked just fine. I hope the new pin are hardened, the new ones I had made were not and they bent (after about 1000 rounds).
Dave |
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12-07-2009, 08:54 PM | #8 | ||||||
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Springs can be bought at most industrial supply houses.Just measure the wire diameter,outside diameter and free(uncompresed) length and have at it.
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12-09-2009, 02:53 PM | #9 | ||||||
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Don't know if it applies here but I've had great success using springs from ballpoint pens. Just cut to length and install.
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12-09-2009, 05:10 PM | #10 | ||||||
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I'm not a gunsmith but there is a company on the internet that has most any kind of hardware I need. McMaster-Carr web site at www.mcmaster.com has springs at http://www.mcmaster.com/#compression...prings/=4v0o3w
Its worth a look. Hope it helps. |
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