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installing firing pin spring

rlfcjfrlfcjf Member Posts: 310 ✭✭✭
edited June 2002 in Ask the Experts
checking with my local gunsmith, i asked him if their was a tool on the market for installing the large spring that slides down around the firing pin. Model 70 winchester. he said he knows of none and uses a vise or vise grips at times.. does anyone at gun brokers have a better mouse trap for doing this task.
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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I wish I could help, but maybe I can I think Winchester would tell you not to attempt to try fixing this. As it can be a tough task. Let a good gunsmith fix it or send it back to the factory.

    Good Luck.

    Rugster
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  • AntiqueDrAntiqueDr Member Posts: 691 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I made a tool years ago, but Timney offers one commercially now.



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  • azgunnut2@yahoo.comazgunnut2@yahoo.com Member Posts: 305 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes indeed , if you dont have a local "smith" that can do it , send it into win. and know thats its done right , of course you make the investment of the tool from timney ?????? good luck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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