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1914 will not fire

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neala:
I just bought a 1914 that doesn't fire.  On trigger-pull, the trigger bar does not drop enough to disengage the claws on the firing pin.  I know I can systematically change out several parts, but would ask those with experience whether the most likely culprit is (1) wear on the trigger side of the trigger bar (2) wear on the sear where it engages the trigger bar or (3) possibly an after-market firing pin with claws that are too long.  With my limited knowledge, I'm guessing the trigger bar but would appreciate any wisdom from any of you with more experience.

pardt:
I would closely examine the firing pin. If its a replacement firing pin it might need to be fitted to the pistol. At one point in time I bought a repro firing pin for a 1910 and it required alot of fitting before it worked 100%. I have also bought parts lots and would try out the various parts in multiple pistols beofre selling so I could be precise in my descriptions. Most firing pins would work in whatever pistol they were placed in but some would only work in a specific pistol and not Work in others

neala:
I suspect you're right about the firing pin.  That part is not numbered to the gun & most parts are.  It also appears a prior owner dremeled the trigger bar on both the trigger & firing pin ends, probably in an effort to compensate for the longer than standard claws on the pin.  The firing pin fits in the channel ok but I'm not sure about the claws and I have nothing to compare it with.

pardt:
I don't believe the firing pin was ever numbered but I could be wrong. Here is a photo out of a 7.65 firing pin

pardt:
Second picture

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