Is this safe to shoot?

[Chevelle SS]

Just the tip broke off.

 

[Macchina]

Tip #1----on your first shot, shoot from the hip. Whilst wearing a pair of h/duty gloves....

There are more important things than eyes...

 

[Chevelle SS]

I found a firing pin on eBay for an Iver Johnson that looks just like the firing pin I broke. Would it be wise to buy it?

 

[oneounceload]

From that date, you also want to verify the chamber length - it might be a 2-1/2"chamber. IF it does, firing a 2-3/4"shell could have undesirable results

 

[303tom]

I found a firing pin on eBay for an Iver Johnson that looks just like the firing pin I broke. Would it be wise to buy it?

Cross-over says it should be a Stevens 85................

http://www.hoosiergunworks.com/catalog/cross_reference.html

 

[Chevelle SS]

How does one check chamber length?

 

[oneounceload]

With a chamber gauge - a gunsmith can tell you in about 3 seconds.

Remember, hull length is the FIRED length, so an unfired 2-3/4" will fit into a 2-1/2"chamber, but firing it could result in severe issues from increased pressures

 

[Chevelle SS]

I found a firing pin on Numrich for a Stevens 85 which looks exactly like mine. I'll probably take it to the gunsmith Saturday and hopefully have a good, clean bill of health!

 

[bobinoregon]

There's nothing wrong with a good cheap single shot shotgun. I have at least half a dozen in various gauges and doubt that I paid over $75 for any of them. Check the chamber, shoot it, enjoy it.

 

[Chevelle SS]

Stevens 85 firing pin does not work :banghead:

 

[Thatmichhunter]

I picked up a no-name single shot 12 at a sale this fall for 60, right after somebody payed 170 for a single shot 20 of no-name. Couldn't believe my eyes.

 

[Chevelle SS]

Found out from my gunsmith that it has a 2 1/2" chamber, but it is safe to shoot.