Old Continental Arms Co. bolt action single shot .22 rifle

[BullseyeX]

I was wondering if anybody here on THR would possibly have a firing pin for an old Continental Arms CO. bolt action single shot .22 rifle? It appears that this gun shares parts with a Savage Model 3 and a Remington Model 41 bolt action single shot .22 rifles. Enclosed is a photo of the firing pin that I am looking for. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[BullseyeX]

If you don't have this firing pin, would anybody know where I could find one? Thanks!

 

[BBBBill]

Got a friend with a lathe and/or mill? That looks like a very simple part to replicate.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Give Outback Gun Parts a call. He might have what you’re looking for.
812 945-0480

 

[BullseyeX]

I had a friend who had a huge lathe in his basement, but he passed away quite a few years ago. I know of an older fellow who has a lathe and he told me that he wouldn't attempt it. If I had dimensions, maybe? Yes, it looks like a simple part to make. I have thought about trying to make it myself. I don't have a lathe, just some electric drills, which I have heard that some people are making firing pins on YouTube. I found a Remington Model 514 .22 rifle firing pin on eBay that is closest to the firing pin that need. I was thinking about trying to modify it myself or find a gunsmith that could do it. I know of one near Grand Forks, ND that made firing pins for shotguns. So, there is possibly hope for me if I can't find a readymade part.

 

[BullseyeX]

Give Outback Gun Parts a call. He might have what you’re looking for.
812 945-0480

Hi Gunny; Thanks for the tip. I called OGP this afternoon and they were going to do some checking for me. I need to call them back tomorrow.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Hi Gunny; Thanks for the tip. I called OGP this afternoon and they were going to do some checking for me. I need to call them back tomorrow.

He does get some parts made from time to time. I bought a part for an old Winchester 22 pump from them that they had made. Other then minor fitting, it worked great.
I hope that they are able to get you fixed up.

 

[BullseyeX]

View attachment 1138587 View attachment 1138587 Here is a photo of the rifle that I am trying to find a firing pin for. This rifle was my dad's first .22 rifle and I think his first rifle when he was a kid. It sat in our gun cabinet at the farm for years and we couldn't shoot it because the firing pin was broken. I am finally trying to fix that.

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He does get some parts made from time to time. I bought a part for an old Winchester 22 pump from them that they had made. Other then minor fitting, it worked great.
I hope that they are able to get you fixed up.

Gunny, no such luck on a firing pin from Outback Gun Parts. I am not very happy. Oh well, I have to keep trying. Thank you for your support. The sales rep. said that has only seen three of these firing pins in the forty years that he has worked at OGP. It is a very rare firing pin.

One question, are you seeing the photo of the Continental Arms Co. rifle that that I posted two days ago? It's not showing up on my computer when I log in.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

View attachment 1138587 View attachment 1138587 Here is a photo of the rifle that I am trying to find a firing pin for. This rifle was my dad's first .22 rifle and I think his first rifle when he was a kid. It sat in our gun cabinet at the farm for years and we couldn't shoot it because the firing pin was broken. I am finally trying to fix that.

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Gunny, no such luck on a firing pin from Outback Gun Parts. I am not very happy. Oh well, I have to keep trying. Thank you for your support. The sales rep. said that has only seen three of these firing pins in the forty years that he has worked at OGP. It is a very rare firing pin.

One question, are you seeing the photo of the Continental Arms Co. rifle that that I posted two days ago? It's not showing up on my computer when I log in.

Can’t see the photos.
Look just below the box where you type your text. Next to the Post Reply, you will see the button, Upload a File. Tape the Upload button and it will open you photo file. Pick the photo you want and then at the pot right of the box tap where it says ADD.
The photo file will upload just below the text box and buttons.
Places you curser where you want the photo and the tape the button to the right of the photo file that says full image. This will put your photo in the text box.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Two other places to check for parts is;
Lee’s Gun Parts
And The Gun Garage
I don’t have their numbers handy but you should be able to find them on the internet.
If you call Lee’s Gun Parts, be advised that he is only open Tuesday-Thursday. It’s best to call him in the morning. If he doesn’t answer the phone, just keep call until he does. Mr. Lee is a really nice guy, but is never in a rush to answer the phone if he is busy.

 

[WestKentucky]

What is the problem? The top broken off?

 

[BullseyeX]

What is the problem? The top broken off?

The tip of the firing pin that hits the .22 case is broke off.

I am going to try this again. Here is a photo of the rifle that I am trying to find a firing pin for. This rifle was my dad's first .22 rifle and I think his first rifle when he was a kid. It sat in our gun cabinet at the farm for years and we couldn't shoot it because the firing pin was broken. I am finally trying to fix that.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

The picture are showing up now.

 

[WestKentucky]

I wonder if you could get a cast if the original part to make a negative image, machine that to a slightly intentionally oversized part and then pour it or forge it to remake the positive.

even simpler would be to have a GOOD welder to tig up the end of the original part. It looks like steel… is it magnetic?

 

[BullseyeX]

Two other places to check for parts is;
Lee’s Gun Parts
And The Gun Garage
I don’t have their numbers handy but you should be able to find them on the internet.
If you call Lee’s Gun Parts, be advised that he is only open Tuesday-Thursday. It’s best to call him in the morning. If he doesn’t answer the phone, just keep call until he does. Mr. Lee is a really nice guy, but is never in a rush to answer the phone if he is busy.

I might give Lee's gun Parts a try next week.

The Gun Garage is selling on eBay, and nothing shows up in a search. I am finding that this usually means if it isn't already listed, they don't have the part on hand. I tried that with about a dozen eBay sellers last week and got no results.

 

[BullseyeX]

I wonder if you could get a cast if the original part to make a negative image, machine that to a slightly intentionally oversized part and then pour it or forge it to remake the positive.

even simpler would be to have a GOOD welder to tig up the end of the original part. It looks like steel… is it magnetic?

You would have to find an original part to do that wouldn't you? They aren't available. Unless someone who owns this same gun would do it? I don't think so.

"Yes, it is magnetic." I was wondering if this firing could be fixed or not. Somebody tried to fix it before. They drilled a hole where the tip broke off and put a small spring in the hole. I don't know if they put some kind of tip on this spring or what? If they did, it is missing. I think that this was some ones Mickey Mouse way of trying to fix it.

 

[BullseyeX]

I might give Lee's gun Parts a try next week.

The Gun Garage is selling on eBay, and nothing shows up in a search. I am finding that this usually means if it isn't already listed, they don't have the part on hand. I tried that with about a dozen eBay sellers last week and got no results.

Gunny, thanks for those tips by the way!

 

[BullseyeX]

I wonder if you could get a cast if the original part to make a negative image, machine that to a slightly intentionally oversized part and then pour it or forge it to remake the positive.

even simpler would be to have a GOOD welder to tig up the end of the original part. It looks like steel… is it magnetic?

WestKentucky, thanks for your tips!

 

[WestKentucky]

You would have to find an original part to do that wouldn't you? They aren't available. Unless someone who owns this same gun would do it? I don't think so.

"Yes, it is magnetic." I was wondering if this firing could be fixed or not. Somebody tried to fix it before. They drilled a hole where the tip broke off and put a small spring in the hole. I don't know if they put some kind of tip on this spring or what? If they did, it is missing. I think that this was some ones Mickey Mouse way of trying to fix it.

No real need for a good part. What you have is very close. You essentially would make the casting which leaves you a mold, then remove material from the mold where the damage is. Intentionally going a bit too far means you will definitely have enough material when you make the new part. So you make the part and then fit it to your gun.

I haven’t had to do this with a hardened steel part, but the process is very simple even if it’s somewhat slow and lengthy. It sounds a lot harder than it really is too. I have done this a few times in brass and aluminum but the process remains the same, just has to be hotter to melt steel.

For a steel part your options for making a mold are much more limited than with other materials. I would think that a plaster casting would be best and it should be supported either by tightly packed sand or even a bucket full of concrete just to safely contain the heat. Or you could make one from a soft metal and get it functional and have that part recreated.

There are plenty of videos of DIY forging and metal casting at home on YouTube if you want to give it a serious thought.

 

[Blue68f100]

Here is the number for Lee Gun Parts. 972-331-0991. They are only open 9-5 Tues, Wed, Thurs. He can be hard to get a hold of. It's a 1 man shop so the phone may ring a long time if he's pulling parts. But keep trying.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

I would just build it up with a weld and re shape the tip. Done it before.