WoodyPopper Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Yesterday I received a small windfall. This morning I found that the firing pin on my bottom barrel has broken. I've been lucky so far - I've never had one break before. How much is it likely to cost to repair? I also discovered that my watch has broken. Ho hum, I guess that's my windfall spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Depends on your Gunsmith/Gunshop. I'm very lucky in that I've a really good smith who works from home and is very reasonable on costs. I had a lot of work done on my SBS including 2 new pins, springs, safety etc, which if you split the costs up must have worked out about £15-£20 per pin - but that's having them turned up special. Only way to find out to make some calls, but it's not (or shouldn't be) as expensive as you might think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Try these! http://www.peterdyson.co.uk/acatalog/FIRING_PINS.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyPopper Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 £54 inc VAT. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 What gun is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyPopper Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 It's an E Rizzini sideplate O/U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243ack Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 pm me your address and I'll send you one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage 100 Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 It's an E Rizzini sideplate O/U. Make you a new one from scratch harden and temper with one hand tied behind my back in 15 mins fair price circa £15 to £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyPopper Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks all for flattering me by thinking that I might be able to fit the new pin myself! I wouldn't know how to. I was working pretty much at the edge when I removed and cleaned the ejectors recently - and considered myself lucky at the end to still have a working gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243ack Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 (edited) Thanks all for flattering me by thinking that I might be able to fit the new pin myself! I wouldn't know how to. I was working pretty much at the edge when I removed and cleaned the ejectors recently - and considered myself lucky at the end to still have a working gun. PoP to replace firing pin: Remove butt plate (2 screws) Using long reach 1/4drive socket (10mm I think), unscrew one stock bolt. Locate broken firing pin (top or bottom barrel), knock out retaining pin. Fit return spring to new pin. Refit. Simples!. Or if you're local to Leicester, drop in and I'll do it for you. Ah: just seen - Hampshire, sorry. Edited July 7, 2011 by 243ack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRXS Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Make you a new one from scratch harden and temper with one hand tied behind my back in 15 mins fair price circa £15 to £20 Hi Sage, I'm struggling to find a firing pin for my sentimental-value-only BSA Snipe, or a half decent donor at a sensible price; would a new one be possible for that kind of money too? Ok to PM you for details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vermincinerator Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hi LRXS, If you dont have any joy with sage, i can do the same Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRXS Posted July 10, 2011 Report Share Posted July 10, 2011 Thanks Ian, thats good to know and I may be in touch. Looks like I'll get the old girl shooting again one way or t'other. I've actually had local so-called gunsmith (grumpy old so* an' all...) tell me that he could do it but "couldn't be bothered" as there wasn't enough money in it for him. Nice. Great to have forum contacts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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