Greetings all,
I have a Marlin Model 97 or 1897 lever action .22. After cocking the rifle the firing pin slides forward when I point the barrel towards the floor. The pin does not stay in its firing position. I was told by a gunsmith that I was missing a return spring. Is this the case? If so what does this part look like? I have looked everywhere on the internet but no luck. Does anyone have an answer for me. Thanks everyone.
Firing pin
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Regnier (gunrunner)
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Re: Firing pin
Teakwood;
The Model 1897/'97 does not have a firing pin spring. When there is a cartridge in the chamber, the firing pin will stay in the ready to fire position and not move forward.
The Model 1897/'97 does not have a firing pin spring. When there is a cartridge in the chamber, the firing pin will stay in the ready to fire position and not move forward.
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Re: Firing pin
Thank you for your response. That was a big help. I had no idea it would function that way.
Thanks again,
Jim
Thanks again,
Jim
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marlinman93
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Re: Firing pin
I'd steer clear of that gunsmith! Obviously doesn't know Marlins well.
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