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fring pin
07-09-2015, 07:52 PM,
#1
fring pin
My high wall ate a firing pin. It's an early 1900's coil spring action. I think it was a Winder but the block is not bushed and it appears to be a centerfire block (smokeless pin diameter .074).

Where can I find a new firing pin??

Anyone here drilled out an old one and put a new one in? If I can find a new one, I'll rebuild and keep this for a spare.

Gus
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07-09-2015, 08:37 PM,
#2
RE: fring pin
Get some piano wire the dia.of the firing ,drill the firing pin blockfor a slip fit.Insert the piano wire cut close to length,dress to proper length.Firing pin repaired.
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07-09-2015, 09:36 PM,
#3
RE: fring pin
You might call Greg Cameron in Sierra Vista AZ. I think he can help you right thru this deal.
A wise man can always be found alone. A weak man can always be found in a crowd.
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07-09-2015, 09:37 PM,
#4
RE: fring pin
You might also just for kicks and grins call Pete at CSA and visit with him. I've been told they make a very close copy of the original action.
A wise man can always be found alone. A weak man can always be found in a crowd.
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07-10-2015, 10:41 AM,
#5
RE: fring pin
Someone was saying that MVA is making highwall parts too.

Chris.
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07-10-2015, 01:27 PM,
#6
RE: fring pin
Good catch Chris. Yes I believe they have pictures of them on their Facebook page, and I know one fella that has received an entire action from them..
A wise man can always be found alone. A weak man can always be found in a crowd.
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07-10-2015, 01:54 PM,
#7
RE: fring pin
One other source might be DZ Arms. I bought a coil spring and helm lever for an 1885 from him a while back. I don't know what other stuff he makes though.

Chris.
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07-10-2015, 08:09 PM,
#8
RE: fring pin
I've got a couple emails and phone calls out. I'll post if I can find a new one that works. I'd like to have a new one for reference while I rebuild the old one.
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07-10-2015, 08:17 PM,
#9
RE: fring pin
Yes please do keep us posted. When you get something that works from someone, I'll ask you to start a new thread and I'll make it a sticky. This question comes up fairly regular.
A wise man can always be found alone. A weak man can always be found in a crowd.
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07-13-2015, 03:26 PM,
#10
RE: fring pin
I ordered one from MVA today. I will see how it fits and post when it gets here.
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