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Problem with Reminton 41 .22

tatonka82tatonka82 Member Posts: 8 ✭✭
edited November 2001 in Ask the Experts
Just bought an old Reminton 41 .22, which when fired, the pin will impact the casing but not hard enough to ignite the cartridge. I am betting it is the main spring, as I am sure it is the original. However, I would appreciate any advice one could give.
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  • gunnutgunnut Member Posts: 724 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Let me first say that im not a gunsmith, that being said I have looked up the parts you may or maynot need. Here ya go!!Item Part # CostMainspring 72100 $4.70Mainspring Rod 71840 $5.50Mainspring Rod Pin 445110 $1.60Mainspring Rod Washer 71850 $1.80Firing Pin 384330 $20.75These are through www.e-gunparts.com I would think that replacing the firing pin, which could be worn, and the mainspring should fix it. Keep in mind however im not a smith. Hope this helps
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  • gunnutgunnut Member Posts: 724 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
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  • j2k22j2k22 Member Posts: 329 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    got the same problem with my model 41. The f/p spring seems to have plenty of tension, the f/p is not peened or worn ,and there are no obstructions or dirt to slow it down. Still, ignition is a sometimes thing. The bolt on this rifle is a real bugger to reassemble after you take it apart too. Can't remember the specifics because it has been a few years since I wrestled with it, but I do remember that it was tough. Also bear in mind that the used parts that you get from GPC may not be any better than what you have now. It might be worth experimenting with different brands of ammo to see if any brand is more easily lit off than others. I have put this beautiful rifle on the back burner for the time being, until that mythical day comes when I have time to sort out it's problem.
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  • AntiqueDrAntiqueDr Member Posts: 691 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There may be a small, almost insignificant burr either on the chamber mouth or inside the chamber. This can be caused from dry firing (chamber mouth) or from cleaning with some types of metal rod (inside chamber). Either way, if ignition is a sometimes thing with quality ammo the case rim may not be completely against the chamber face and some of the impact energy of the firing pin is spent pushing the case against the chamber.
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