Rebuilding a firing-pin tip: finding replacement parts for rare or obsolete firearms can be a frustrating endeavor. Sometimes machining a new part or repairing the original part are the only options.(B-Series Mauser .22-rimfire bolt-action repair)

American Gunsmith | March 1, 2009| | Copyright

Once in a while, I'll have a weak moment and allow myself to get roped into a repair where I didn't ask enough questions before agreeing to take on the job. And, as you know, some of these can be a nightmare. Such was the case with a .22-rimfire bolt-action rifle with a firing pin that wouldn't hit the case rim hard enough to detonate the primer. The customer described the problem on the phone, and wanted to drop it off the next time he was in the area. I agreed, mainly because I have a longstanding interest in .22-caliber rimfire rifles. I've worked on so many of these ...

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