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sprindfield 87a

evileye fleagal
just picked this up at a pawn shop for cheap.

when i loaded it with long rifiles the bolt would not shut all the way.

this does not seem right, i checked the bore and its clear,there must be something im missing.

what is my next move?

could there be just to much build up in the breech?
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  • charliemeyer007
    Yes Clean the chamber. Take it apart clean, inspect, and lube.

    http://www.gunpartscorp.com/Manufacturers/SavageStevensSpringfieldFox-33479/Rifles-40502/87RifleSeries-39863/87A-34285.htm
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  • evileye fleagal
    in the prosess now i can see what appers to be a shell caseing in the breech

    gonna have to find something to grab it with, any ideas?
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  • TRAP55
    Bronze cleaning brush, from the breech. Push it through the piece of broken case, but not all the way through, then pull straight back. If it doesn't work the first time, let it soak awhile with Kroil, and try again. Sometimes a shot of butane into the chamber helps too.
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  • charliemeyer007
    Be really careful not to damage the chamber. Sounds like you need a broken shell extractor. Not sure if they ever made one for 22 rimfire. A properly selected tap might be the easy way or a really tight fitting patch. Have you applied penetrating oil and allowed it time to work?

    A short machine screw with a split end and a wedge.
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  • evileye fleagal
    quote:Originally posted by charliemeyer007
    Be really careful not to damage the chamber. Sounds like you need a broken shell extractor. Not sure if they ever made one for 22 rimfire. A properly selected tap might be the easy way or a really tight fitting patch. Have you applied penetrating oil and allowed it time to work?

    A short machine screw with a split end and a wedge.

    applyn kriol to it now will have to whip it fri after work
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  • evileye fleagal
    tried the brush and a brass rod no luck in catchin the edge as of yet, but its gotta go.
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  • 260
    before you mess things up...STOP. get some cerrosafe. you will have it out in ten minutes.[;)]if you need more information/direction, e-mail me.
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  • evileye fleagal
    quote:Originally posted by 260
    before you mess things up...STOP. get some cerrosafe. you will have it out in ten minutes.[;)]if you need more information/direction, e-mail me.
    ALL STOP
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    IF the rifle is dry fired with a broken firing pin the chamber will have a bad 'ding' and will scar the cart. check for this.
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  • evileye fleagal
    got it out, ended up pulling the barrel out and grabbing it with a drill bit. had to pull barrel cause i didnt have bit long enough to reach it, shoots fine now and i was real careful with the chamber.

    thanks
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