how do you remove the breechblock from a trapdoor?

[Fatelvis]

I have a frozen firing pin, and want to remove the breechblock from my Trapdoor for soaking, but cant figure out how! I have the barreled action out of the stock, and I see the "hinge pin" has a lever looking thing on the left side of the rifle. Is this to be turned? If so, to the muzzle end, or towards the butt? Any help would be appreciated-

 

[1911Tuner]

Moved

Gone to Rifle Country.

Hope ya get some help over there.

Luck to ya, neighbor!

 

[Jim K]

Hi, Fatelvis,

I responded to your question on firing pin removal as follows:

"Yes, the firing pin runs at an angle. To remove it, remove the screw beside the thumb latch and remove the latch and cam (don't lose the spring). Then remove the screw on the underside of the bolt that was covered by the latch. The firing pin can then be pulled/pushed out; in most cases it is held by old grease, so it won't just drop free. Note that it has to be replaced in a certain position for the screw to engage it properly."

You don't need to remove the breechblock (I see I called it a "bolt" but that was a goof) to remove the firing pin. If you want, you remove the hinge pin by just tapping it out from the right side. It does not need to be turned to remove it. The retention by the stock is only to prevent it from drifting out under recoil.

Jim