Enfield stuck bolt problem

[Crusader]

If you can't remove the firing pin by holding the bolt in one hand and the tool in the other and just turning, there is something wrong.

Even if the entire firing pin was encased in cosmo it shouldn't be that hard. It's possible the previous owner used loc-tite on the firing pin. Otherwise, I don't really know, I've never had that problem.

[Scarecrow Repair]

If you can't remove the firing pin by holding the bolt in one hand and the tool in the other and just turning, there is something wrong.

Even if the entire firing pin was encased in cosmo it shouldn't be that hard. It's possible the previous owner used loc-tite on the firing pin. Otherwise, I don't really know, I've never had that problem.

Alright. I have used enough force to leave red marks from the tool handle on my palms, so I won't get out the vise. Maybe I'll take it to the "local" (30 miles away) gun shop, see if he has any ideas.

Or maybe I should just order a new bolt from Numrich. Are the N4 Mk1 and Mk2 compatible? I have heard many times that bolts and receivers should not be mixed up. Is that a concern here, if I get a new bolt? And I also notice there are different heads, meant for differing amounts of headspacing. Is that a problem, should I swap heads to continue using the current head wit the new bolt, or not worry about it?

Bummer. I was practicing my rapid fire every weekend and getting better.

Thanks.

[smle-man]

Nominally the bolts are of the same length but on a practical basis that is not the case. They also sometimes need to be fitted to have both lugs seat properly. are you turning the tool in the correct direction?

[Scarecrow Repair]

Nominally the bolts are of the same length but on a practical basis that is not the case. They also sometimes need to be fitted to have both lugs seat properly. are you turning the tool in the correct direction?

Counterclockwise from the bolt head with the cocking piece away, just like a regular screw. Please tell me that is wrong, that this has reverse threads. I don't mind looking like a fool if it saves a few bucks :-)

[maxx424]

Nope - you are not wrong it is normal threads and not reverse. It should not be that hard. You have the locking screw out so I would try either some Kroil and/or some gentle heat to the head. All of the ones I have done just screwed out. It does sound like locktight which will loosen under heat.

[Scarecrow Repair]

Nope - you are not wrong it is normal threads and not reverse. It should not be that hard. You have the locking screw out so I would try either some Kroil and/or some gentle heat to the head. All of the ones I have done just screwed out. It does sound like locktight which will loosen under heat.

I took it to a friend with a N4 Mk1 and he can get his firing pin out. Part of the problem may be that the firing pin broke right where the two notches are, meaning that when I try to unscrew, only one prong is pushing against the remnant. The other is either pushing against the broken tip (if I put it back in) or against nothing, and I suspect that pushes the remnant into the bolt wall.

I'm going to take it to a gunsmith. Worst case, he destroys the bolt itself and I have to buy a replacement, which would be my next step otherwise. I don't think it's frozen chemically, I think it is digging into the bolt wall from an uneven force trying to unscrew it.

[maxx424]

If your correct you could try drilling from the backside and then tap it and put a small bolt in. Heck you could just tap in a small square drift and turn that. I'm sure a good gunsmith can get it out without damaging the bolt.

[Scarecrow Repair]

Firing pin replaced and it works again

A friend helped replace the firing pin, I test fired it, and posted a pic of the broken firing pin in the other thread.

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