Stevens model 73 light primer strikes - need fix?
Single shot bolt .22 giving light primer strikes as in it won't go bang. This is when it is held about level. If you tilt it down quit a bit it'll fire.
I took it apart and cleaned and lubed. Wasn't as dirty as I expected and it worked correctly for 2 shots then back to only when pointed down.
Firing pin seemed to slide ok. Do I need a new hammer spring? Or?
I took it apart and cleaned and lubed. Wasn't as dirty as I expected and it worked correctly for 2 shots then back to only when pointed down.
Firing pin seemed to slide ok. Do I need a new hammer spring? Or?
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new spring in order ,,lots of bolt actions were closed and put away with spring under tension 0 -
Sounds like a new spring is needed. Make sure there aren't any burrs causing drag, the hammer isn't too loose on the pin. A real gunsmith could make the spring from music wire or you could try to re-arch the weak spring.
http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/SavageStevensSpringfieldFox-33479/Rifles-40502/73-39831.htm?results=All $5 but sold out
http://www.gun-parts.com/savagerifle/ $15 but not sure they have one0 -
Looks like this might be a good starting point to make one.[;)]
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/111677801249?lpid=82&chn=ps0 -
Just a couple of things to look for.
1, Make sure the chamber is clean. sometimes the round will stick and the ctg will move slightly forward when the firing pin strikes and it will not fire.
2, Make sure the spring is clean as a piece of debris will rob the energy as well.
3, Check the firing pin make sure it is not broken, has burrs or just has rounded off a little over the years. It can be streached if needed or replaced.
4, Excessive head space
5, If it looks like a new spring is needed just buy a new one unless you really like playing with that kind of stuff. You can spend days trying to make a $6.00 spring.
6, Call Al at The Gun Garage. He should have whatever you need. 479-524-20380 -
Had the Same problem searched, all the usual Gun Parts places. No luck, seems to be a common problem
Dug thru boxes of springs but nothing fit.
Not much room in there only will take 1 to 2 coils.
Finally had to make one.0 -
Since you have the old spring, IMO it's a safe that Wold Springs has one that will replace it. Measure your spring and give them a call.
http://www.gunsprings.com/0 -
quote:Originally posted by Fatstrat
Since you have the old spring, IMO it's a safe that Wold Springs has one that will replace it. Measure your spring and give them a call.
http://www.gunsprings.com/
It's not a type of spring you can measure. See my link above to see what it looks like.0
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