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1914 will not fire

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neala:
Thank you!  There are definitely a couple of subtle differences.  Mine is not that exact part although it's very close.  Upon close inspection, I see the prior owner also dremeled the firing pin claws.  Actually, I think he was on the right track with his filing; however, now if I get the correct pin, I will also likely have to change out the trigger bar since it's been shaved back to try to accommodate what must be longer claws.

neala:
Actually, if long firing pin claws were the original problem, the owner was correct to file down the claws and the right side of the trigger bar, but filing down the left side was the wrong thing to do.  I can't be precise, but in my observation, the trigger bar part that grips the firing pin claws appears to drop less than 1mm on trigger pull.  Although imprecise, does that sound like a problem or is it in the ballpark of a normal drop?

neala:
It appears that I'm stuck at trial & error as I begin to replace parts.  My best option is probably to let an experienced gunsmith do it instead of me.  Anybody know one in central NC?

pardt:
I know the drop is not very large in order to release the firing pin but I've never measured it so I can't say for sure. I think before I took it to someone I would keep a eye out on eBay and gunbroker for a trigger bar, they come up time to time. if you think that is part of the problem. What's the worse that can happen if you replace it on your own? But then again I enjoy tinkering and am willing to accept the risk that comes with it.

neala:
Thank you.  I like to tinker also.  Do you have a picture of a 1914 trigger bar?  The last owner shaved some from both ends & I'd like to know how much is missing.

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