1903 question

[agtex08]

I have a Springfield 03 that I have a small issue with. The pin/shaft that holds on the magazine cut off switch will slide out. What do I need to do to fix it? I tried to look up a schematic but couldn't see any kind of retainer pin or anything. I'll include a picture with the pin slid out. Thanks for the help

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[BruceHH]

Looks like your ejector pin (and probably ejector also) are missing. The ejector pin also holds the cut off spindle in place.

Parts 18 & 19 in the link below.

PARTS LIST - 03 Accessories | Numrich Gun Parts

[Chuckindenver]

the screw at the end of the cutoff, sinks into the groove of the spindle. if you dont have it tight, it will let the spindle move.

[JGaynor]

For a more useful picture than the GPC site elect TM 9-1270 from the "sticky" section above :
http://photos.imageevent.com/badgerd...pringfield.pdf

then scroll down to para 17 pages 62 and 63.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Jim

[BruceHH]

Both of the above replies are correct. I got to looking at what appears to be a missing ejector pin and let my mind wander and fingers type a wrong response. The cut off screw is what holds the spindle in. My apologies. For some reason I can not edit my original response. Sorry.

[agtex08]

Thanks for the responses, was able to fix the problem!

[underwood760]

Right ! I had not realized when field stripping the rifle and bolt , that the ejector pin will fall out if you turn the action upside down , the pin is not threaded , parts are available thru sarco as well , wound up having to order new one , not expensive ! I think shipping was more than the part !