Cooey 39

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Hi there,

New to this forums.

I have exhausted my local options as they really don't offer any help.

I have an old cooey 39 .22 and the firing pin doesn't strike hard. I have cleaned, etc.

Would also like to replace the broken extractor.

I was told I could come here and find some help?

I would buy an entire new bolt assembly if available.

Thank you.
 
What is local?

Most gunsmiths, will have cooey extractors, as they do tend to wear out over time.

regarding the firing pin, could you post a couple pictures (annoying on the forum I know, but imgur usually works ok)

Is it peened? broken?

can you dis-assemble the bolt and replace the spring?
 
Thank you for the reply.

Yes I specifically asked my local armourer if they had this cooey 39 extractor or can be made. He simply said nope.
Pretty unprofessional to say the least, as I would expect a gunsmith to be able to machine a quick little extractors and paid for that time.

The pin is flush with the bolt and seems to sit inside the chamber with cartridge inside with no issues.
I feel once my extractor broke the pin became weak too?
It happened to snap off one day and next time I tried to shoot it this problem arose. It used to fire just fine before that.

I have already cleaned and stripped all residue/buildup it but left the spring/pin inside. Seems I need a special tool to unscrew that bushing in the bolt.
I will actually work on that tonight and get some pictures once it's gutted.

Thanks!
 
The supply of original Cooey single shot extractors ran out years ago.
Reproductions have been made.
Scratch building one of these extractors would be a real pain. I don't think you would want to pay the cost given the time effort and fiddling around that it would take to make one.
Removing and installing these extractors without breaking them can be a challenge. They are quite hard spring tempered, and have to be flexed to remove or install. Easy to break.
Disassembling Cooey bolts can be done. The mainspring can be changed, as can the firing pin.
A replacement bolt will cost about what the rifle is worth. If new, it will have to be fitted. If used, it may not fit, depending on what was done to install it when new.

Call Western Gun Parts in Edmonton. They might be able to help you.
 
tiriaq has hit the nail on the head,

Best course of action would be sell the gun cheap as a parts gun, and buy a new budget rifle.

too bad the old days of really cheap guns are off the table.


or if the gun is sentimental, you may need to buy a new one to salvage
 
Thanks for all the replies.

It's good to know these things I should have looked on here earlier.

One question, when removing the nut that holds the pin and spring. Is it left or right to loosen? Before I ream on it I have made my own tool. :/
 
gandalfe said:
There are parts for sale on the EE but it is not worth the bother, for such a crappy old gun.They weren't that good when new, and most other old guns are better quality, and plus worth fixing.
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It is worth fixing. It's a firearm that has been in use for over 50 years and just needs a couple pieces to make it work again. Not that hard to comprehend when you see value in what works.

Aside from that, thanks to all those who offered help with this matter. I learned some new things and emailed those links as well.

Much appreciated for the help everyone.
 
you are welcome,

An worst case, someone will buy it off you.

Cooey 39, ace, or 75 hit a lot of us in the heart strings, as most of us learned to shoot on one.
 
gandalfe said:
There are parts for sale on the EE but it is not worth the bother, for such a crappy old gun.They weren't that good when new, and most other old guns are better quality, and plus worth fixing.
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Not worth the bother if you don't plan on keeping it that's for sure. But if the intention is to fix it up and keep it forever who's to say what that may be worth to someone.

I went to the range with my brother in law the other day, had 9 firearms between the two of us, but the one I ended up spending the most time with was a circa. 1926 Cooey "sport" junior model. I was busting clays one after the other at 50 yards even with the crappy sights on that thing. It was honestly the most fun I've had shooting in a while, I felt just like I did when I started being allowed to roam around the bush with the old Slavia .22 pellet on my own. To me personally, the memories that little rifle brings back make it more than worth fixing should it ever break.
 
lucky07 said:
Not worth the bother if you don't plan on keeping it that's for sure. But if the intention is to fix it up and keep it forever who's to say what that may be worth to someone.

I went to the range with my brother in law the other day, had 9 firearms between the two of us, but the one I ended up spending the most time with was a circa. 1926 Cooey "sport" junior model. I was busting clays one after the other at 50 yards even with the crappy sights on that thing. It was honestly the most fun I've had shooting in a while, I felt just like I did when I started being allowed to roam around the bush with the old Slavia .22 pellet on my own. To me personally, the memories that little rifle brings back make it more than worth fixing should it ever break.
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^nice post to read, reminds me of long summer days toting my late grandfather's Chinese Model 61 air rifle. Felt like I had the world by the b**s. :) Still have that rifle 45 years later.

Re: the Cooey 39-I once had a lovely old one, but found I never used it and in fact, didn't particularly enjoy shooting it. Loved the small size, light weight, simplicity...but honestly disliked loading it. Sort of wished I'd knew about them/bought one maybe 30 years ago, I think it would have seen allot of use. Aging eyes seem to favour scoped rifles, but confession time-every single Cooey 39 I see in the EE I look at, and contemplate buying. I've had a few Cooey 22s over the years, a couple of model 84 shotguns and I think there are lots of reasons to like them/choose them. I sometimes think I'm doing myself a disservice NOT owning such a Canadian legend these days, but I'm trying to stick to owning stuff I'll use, and know I'll seldom reach for it. By "seldom", I mean probably every 2-3 years.

Good luck to the OP, sounds like the parts/expertise are out there. I hope the old 39 gets up and running, and gets many more years of use!
 
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