9mm Wise Lite Arms “Colefire Magnum” – Sterling type pistol

[Lee Enfield]

Usually blow back autos will eject without need for an extractor...maybe try firing a round with the extractor removed?

Did you try a known good extractor? perhaps the existing extractor was modified in some way for 7.62mm...


and the alternate question is, did you polish the chamber? perhaps there is a burr at the bottom of the chamber or throat...


How much shorter is that receiver tube than a Mk7 ? maybe there isn't enough travel for the bolt?

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[Vincent]

Usually blow back autos will eject without need for an extractor...maybe try firing a round with the extractor removed?

Good idea. I will give it a try.

Did you try a known good extractor? perhaps the existing extractor was modified in some way for 7.62mm...

No, it’s the first time I have used it. I will try another one.

There is no modification for the extractor for 7.62x25mm.

It extracts fine by hand.

and the alternate question is, did you polish the chamber? perhaps there is a burr at the bottom of the chamber or throat...

The chamber looked good. I didn’t polish it, just the feed radius.

How much shorter is that receiver tube than a Mk7 ? maybe there isn't enough travel for the bolt?

It’s 1.75” shorter than a Mk7. There’s plenty of room for the bolt to travel.

I have fired one of these in 7.62x25mm and it never missed a beat.

Thanks for the input. I will give them a try this coming weekend.