springfield .22

elect1mike

November 01, 2003 15:08

I bought a springfield .22 single shot and when I got it home it fired the first time but when I put in 2nd shell it did not fire I looked at end of shell and there is a indent in it but it didn't go off. I put in a new shell same thing. Could it be the fire pin is worn just enough that its not setting off shell? Or could it be not a strong enough spring ? HELP


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  Hangfire

  November 01, 2003 15:27

  Hey Mike- There could be some build-up inside the bolt body that prevents the full travel of the firing pin.Get some brake or carb cleaner aerosol and flush it out.If that doesn't work, you'll have to disassemble the bolt.Stretch the spring very slightly and try again. I doubt the pin is "WORN", but may be broken. This should be obvious by an uneven surface on the end. Good Luck-Bob
  
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  richbug

  November 01, 2003 15:28

  I have one of the 120a's, the 15 and 15y are similar. The firing pin will bind in the bolt due to a build up of grease or crud arround the pin. hose the entire bolt down with wd-40 to was out the crud. Refrain from using heavy oil on it because it slows down the pin.
  
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