1938 S/42 Problem at the Range Today

Mike78 · 06-25-2006, 02:30 AM

I tried Tac's suggestion:

"To check on this, remove the cannon, as I believe the moving working parts are called where you live, and fully **** the toggles. They will stay at the limit of their travel. Insert a FIRED case into the breech, and close the toggles, and then squeeze the sear bar at the front - you should hear a click as the striker descends on the fired primer. If not, then you have a problem with the striker not being cocked as the action cycles.

Is the lump [in gun-making terms, technically called a 'lump'] on the bottom of the striker intact and in good shape? Not rounded or worn away? Striker spring in good shape?"

It clicked every time. The lump behind the striker and the spring seem to be in pretty good shape as well. Tac - do you have any other suggestions? Anyone else?

Mike

06-25-2006, 02:30 AM	#6
Mike78 User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I tried Tac's suggestion: "To check on this, remove the cannon, as I believe the moving working parts are called where you live, and fully **** the toggles. They will stay at the limit of their travel. Insert a FIRED case into the breech, and close the toggles, and then squeeze the sear bar at the front - you should hear a click as the striker descends on the fired primer. If not, then you have a problem with the striker not being cocked as the action cycles. Is the lump [in gun-making terms, technically called a 'lump'] on the bottom of the striker intact and in good shape? Not rounded or worn away? Striker spring in good shape?" It clicked every time. The lump behind the striker and the spring seem to be in pretty good shape as well. Tac - do you have any other suggestions? Anyone else? Mike