Problem with my Flite King

[thedriver101]

I picked up a nice High Standard Flite King K-1200 earlier this year. However, I noticed after its first trip to the range that the magazine tube seemed about 1/8" too short. I did unscrew the the little thingy at the front end that attaches the mag to the barrel when I first received it, just to peek inside. I don't recall any parts dropping on my floor either, so I'm about 99% certain I put all the parts back in.

Since the mag tube looks like its a little short, the front end is wobbly and whatnot, and I can't for the life of me figure out why. Anyone have a suggestions?

Oh and while we're on the subject, anyone know how to disassemble a Flite King? The manuals I've found are none too helpful...

 

[Black_Talon]

Attached is a close-up pic of how it should look when it's properly assembled. Hope that can help!

 

[thedriver101]

Right, the problem is, there's a little gap between the screwed-in plug and the mag tube. Basically, the mag tube is a little loose, and I can't figure out why. Sorry I can't get a picture, I'm away at school right now.

 

[dfariswheel]

Here's a site with High Standard owner's manuals.

Check these for proper assembly:

http://stevespages.com/page7b.htm

 

[Black_Talon]

Here's a schematic from Numrich:

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Products.aspx?catid=8501

 

[thedriver101]

Sorry, schematics haven't quite helped me, can't find the right manual on the other site. I also have a manual already, but it's for a related model. Either way, I can't figure out why the mag tube is acting a touch short. It sure wasn't that way to begin with...

 

[thedriver101]

I'll be able to get a picture up in a few days, if that helps.

 

[Black_Talon]

I'll be able to get a picture up in a few days, if that helps.

It certainly couldn't hurt!

 

[thedriver101]

Here's my picture, sorry for the grainy-ness, camera had problems focusing that close.

 

[thedriver101]

anyone have any ideas?

 

[Black_Talon]

Is the spring in it's proper place as per the Numrich schematic?

 

[thedriver101]

You mean the action slide spring? According to this manual, it's part #6. The answer would be no.

However, I checked this website, and it seems like the spring is only present in guns from the earlier series. I'm not sure how old mine is. I bought it used, no paperwork or anything, so should I order the spring?

If that particular spring is what I'm missing, do I just install it right in between the receiver and mag tube?

 

[Black_Talon]

No, I mean the #51 spring that goes in between the mag tube cap (#47) and the mag tube support lug (#45). That spring serves to keep the mag tube butted up tight against the receiver. It's a pretty beefy spring.

 

[thedriver101]

Hm, not sure I'm getting how it looks. I understand the diagram, but unless I did something wrong, when i removing the mag cap, it comes of as one solid piece. You have a picture or something?