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Hello,
I need to know how to remove the firing pin from a Model 62 (not the 62A). Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
MxW
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I am relatively certain that the firing pin removal procedure or process is exactly the same for the Models 1890, 1906, 62, and 62A.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Please tell me the procedure. It looks like there is a small hole in the side of the bolt that can be used to drive out a crosspin, when the firing pin is all of the way forward. I tried pushing the pin out and that did not work, so I tried some lite taps with a pin punch and small hammer. When I could not discern any movement, I stopped.
Thanks
The procedure is simple… remove the firing pin stop piece (the two small vertical screws).
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Thanks for the information but I am afraid that I can not use it. Here are some picture of all sides of the bolt. As you will probably notice, the bolt does not have two screws, it only has one hole that goes from top to bottom. The hole is for a pin (which has been driven out) that held the extractor.
Thanks,
MxW
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OK,
It is now apparent that you have the "A" variation of the Model 62 with the modified breech bolt. The early production Model 62 rifles were identical to the Model 1890 and 1906, but then in May of 1935, the bolting locking system was changed, and it included a change to the breech bolt, the firing pin, and the firing pin lock. The serial number on the bottom of the receiver will have an "A" on the end of it.
I do not know what the procedure is for removing the firing pin in the "A" variation. I would suspect that it is exactly the same as the Model 62A though.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Bert – thanks anyway for your help. I believe that this bolt is different from the 62A, but I may be mistaken because I was focusing on the 62 at the time that I was looking for instructions. I will take another look.
I purchased this little rifle as a basket case, it was pitted and had a broken stock held together with electrical tape. I thought that I would put it together and use it for an Xmas present.
Any info on removing the firing pin from anyone else will be greatly appreciated.
MxW
According to the information I have, the breech bolt used in the Model 62 "A" variation is identical to the breech bolt in the Model 62A. The primary difference between the 62 "A" variation and the "62A" is the coil hammer spring. Finding instructions for a 62A should be what you need.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Looking at your photos : In the top right there appears to be a pin showing
thru a slot. Middle right photo looks like an access hole behind the
locking bolster. Try tapping out the pin by putting your punch through the access hole. Without the parts in hand, it’s just a guess.
B
Thanks Burt and BJREBUCK – I think that driving out the pin it good advise. I have already tried tapping the pin through the hole, but it did not move. If you look at my pictures, you will notice some blue ink by the hole. This is from where I put a mark on my punch to see if it was moving at all. I am afraid to put too much pressure on the pin. Another question is whether it makes any difference if you tap the pin out from the right hand side or from the left?
I will do some research this evening after work and let you know what I come up with. If you come up with anything in the meantime, please let me know.
MxW
MxW,
Homestead Parts (GOOGLED) advertises a takedown manual on their website.
Probably a good idea to get one if it’s not too pricey.
B
- I’m having the same problem and I can not find any information on getting that firing pin out if you have figured anything out please let me know my email is [email protected]
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