For want of a pin a gun is lost

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I have a similar posting in the gunsmithing section.
I have lost the pin from the hammer part of the bolt of my Cooey Model 600.
Without it the gun misfires 9 out of 10 times I pull the trigger.
I am guessing it is ment to guide the fireing pin cleanly onto the rim of the 22
bullet.
It is also ment to be the safty. You can pull back the bolt and twist it until the pin goes into the notch in the housing.
Is there any way to replace this pin?
The gun means a lot to me. I bought it with the money I made with my first summer job over 35 years ago.
If I had a $1 for every round I fired through it I would be rich.( If my memory is correct). I have bought lots of 22's since but I think the Cooey would still be the must accurate.
If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
You should be able to get a used bolt to get the part you need. There were a couple of guys on Alberta Outdoorsmen who were advertising Cooey parts. One is Griz358 who is also a member on gunnutz. If nothing else, you should be able to find a "junker" gun for cheap to get the parts you need. There are lots of them around.
 
I'm not sure where "Moose Heaven" is, but if there are gunshows that happen in your area they might be a good place to start your search.
 
Are you talking about the large pin on the back part of the bolt? I might have one....

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6011 said:
Or just find someone with a lathe to make you one. Any high school metal shop kid should be able to make something that simple.
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The problem with dropping a new pin in place is that there is no room for a shaft to go. The firing pin spring and pin are visable in the hole.
I like the idea of cutting off a drill bit but I don't know how big a bit to use.
The best plan is still to replace the bolt itself.
My thanks to everyone for the great ideas.
Keep them coming.
And for the person who asked. Moose Heaven is the Island of Newfoundland.lol
 
Try calling Holborn Gunsmithing in Warren ON. He has made hundreds of bolts for parts destributors, he may have one laying around. Just look him up in the yellowpages online.
 
The pin has two diameters. The large portion guides the hammer in the receiver. The small portion passes through the jammer and through the striker shaft, and is rivetted on the offside to secure it. Secures the hammer to the shaft. You are lucky you have not lost the hammer.
One could be made by chucking a piece of steel rod in an electric drill and spinning it against a file. Poor man's lathe.
Don't know how you can see the firing pin spring through the hole. Its inside the bolt body, and is retained by a screwed in collar.
 
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tiriaq said:
The pin has two diameters. The large portion guides the hammer in the receiver. The small portion passes through the jammer and through the striker shaft, and is rivetted on the offside to secure it. Secures the hammer to the shaft. You are lucky you have not lost the hammer.
One could be made by chucking a piece of steel rod in an electric drill and spinning it against a file. Poor man's lathe.
Don't know how you can see the firing pin spring through the hole. Its inside the bolt body, and is retained by a screwed in collar.
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You were right Tiriaq. I Haven't looked at the rifle in a long time. They say memory is the first thing to go. I can't see the spring through the hole. With the information everyone has given me I should be able to come up with something to replace lost pin.
THANKS EVERYONE!!!:cheers:
 
gun is found

Thanks everyone for your advice. With the suggestions from everyone we were able to replace the pin in the bolt. The people on gunnutz are some of the best people going. The people in the shooting sports look after each other.
Nobody else will.:50cal:
 
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