replacement firing pin...

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03-07-2011, 04:42 PM
plate

replacement firing pin...

Hello im new to the board I recently purchased an Enfeild No4 Mark1

First day out with the new rifle and the firing pin broke right at the base of the shaft distal to the firing pin.

I have been searching for a replacement with no luck so far

If any one has some good recommendations for parts in USA please let me know it would be greatly appreciated

Best regards,

KB
03-07-2011, 05:33 PM
browningautorifle

Why don't you place an add in the WTB on this forum? Someone will have more than their share and sell you one...
03-07-2011, 10:52 PM
Brian Dick

Email me at the shop. bdlltd@bellsouth.net
03-08-2011, 11:13 PM
Surpmil

Could the pin have been broken when you got the rifle? There's a thread here for closeup photos of broken parts if you feel inclined to take some.
03-09-2011, 03:53 AM
Peter Laidler

Can I suggest that in my limited experience with these things, you send the whole bolt away to a specialist such as BDL in SC to have a new striker fitted. That's because fitting a striker isn't just a case of unscrewing one and screwing in another........Oh no! It is the part that holds the lot together and every adjustment within the bolt (except bolt head overturn) is controlled by the striker. There are about 6 separate functions that have to be set-up, such as lift, protrusion, striker point radius - and others.

Get the striker replaced by a specialist
03-09-2011, 07:28 AM
jmoore

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surpmil

There's a thread here for closeup photos of broken parts if you feel inclined to take some.

:thup:That would be a good addition! It's a part not yet covered.

Thanks for the plug, Surpmil. :wave:

Link here if you're interested in adding to the "dramabase".

Gallery of Dramas. Broken Enfield Parts!

ETA: plate's photo contribution can also be found at post #60 in the above thread.
03-09-2011, 10:22 AM
Brian Dick

No.4 strikers are getting very hard to find. I've got tons of SMLE strikers, (who needs a sealed box full?), but just a half dozen or so No.4 ones and I was lucky to find them.
03-09-2011, 10:42 AM
plate

Thank you all for the replies, I will take some pics and get them up soon.

With regards to the actual work, the plan is to take said rifle to ammo-brothers here in town and have their smith go through it.

I was going to have the rifle inspected first but just couldnt wait and thought ah a few rounds wont hurt.... heh lesson learned
03-09-2011, 12:14 PM
Peter Laidler

In that case, might I respectfully suggest that you give them a copy of an article I wrote a couple of years ago. It details all that I've mentioned. I'm sure that they'll appreciate it even if they've done it a few times before
03-11-2011, 01:24 AM
plate

2 Attachment(s)

I will also post these into the broken parts form.

Peter I would very much be interested in reading your article if you would email me a copy at marcyz250@gmail.com

Here are the best 2 shots I could get my camera is not the best.
03-11-2011, 04:11 AM
Peter Laidler

Can someone resurrect the fitting up a bolt article for plate and other newcomers that might want to read it - or say where it is. Thanks
03-11-2011, 07:31 AM
Badger

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Laidler

Can someone resurrect the fitting up a bolt article for plate and other newcomers that might want to read it - or say where it is. Thanks

Members just need to click the signature link at the bottom of any of your posts to find an index to ALL you work, including formal MKL articles and post extracts .... ;)

Index of Peter Laidler's series of formal Knowledge Library articles and selected archived posts ... (click here)

Quote:

Barrel Manufacture & Alignment
Breeching Up
Butt & Wood Fitting
Cartridge Headspace (CHS)
Cocking Bent & Sear - Parts 1-3
Fitting a Fore End Correctly
Fitting Rifle Bolts - CHS and Boltheads
FORESIGHTS and the No4 rifle
Safety Catch and Bolt Locking
Trigger Pull Off
No.5 Wandering Zero (The Facts)

Regards,
Doug