Anyone Seen These Drawings Before?

[Peter Laidler]

I have to say that the direction of the axis screw never bothered me. Was there an EMER designated 'correct' way I'm bound to ask.

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[tankhunter]

I have to say that the direction of the axis screw never bothered me. Was there an EMER designated 'correct' way I'm bound to ask.

Pete, I cant state or indeed quote the designation on the hinge pin situation. But as you know yourself, when they left the factories originally. That is how they were assembled.
And indeed, although the positioning of the H/Pin screw has absolutely no effect on the Rifle Operation when firing.

As Armourers though, It DID give a visual indicator. That the 'User' had taken the rifle apart (Which was forbidden) & may possibly have 'tinkered' with the Internal components!.......
I have observed this on quite a number of occasions, as I'm SURE you have yourself? That observing this visual indicator regarding the h/Pin screw assembly.
Upon taking the Trig Mech housing off the rifle concerned. A VERY Dangerous situation was discovered!....You will be perfectly aware of the 'Matchstick under the sear' Scenario!!!
Some idiots who performed this 'trick', forgot to remove those sticks after an exercise. & there rested a potential situation for lethal consequences!!!....

We all knew that it was done on occasions, & we all knew the reasons why. But nonetheless, it WAS forbidden. BUT, the Crunchies still performed this little 'trick'!....

So the 'Visual indicator' regarding the hinge pin screw positioning. Did have an important part to play in being the 'Right' way round under 'Normal' conditions.

And as you also know, we all get used to seeing what is 'Normal' don't We? As a Human failing (?) we are resistant to change! As we both feel, if it aint broke. don't fix it!....

[Woodsy]

[QUOTE=tankhunter;374607]!....You will be perfectly aware of the 'Matchstick under the sear' Scenario!!!
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When the FAL's and L1A1's were sold in NZ for civilian use, the Police required dealers to remove the safety sear, grind the safety bent, and fill the safety sear slot with a welded-in steel washer. Most of our cops had been through basic military training and were well aware of the matchstick trick. Although the safety sear performs an important function, the lack of it makes no difference to the use of the rifle or the life of the components, despite literally thousands of rounds fired through them. The only time I have had to replace a hammer or sear is because some clown has tried to do his own trigger job.