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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 will not fire

« on: October 09, 2015, 11:28:44 PM »

Thank you.  That's very reasonable.  He has it now & I told him I had access to a genuine 1914 firing pin if it needs it.

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 will not fire

« on: October 07, 2015, 09:38:12 PM »

I appreciate the offer.  He didn't show one in his inventory so I may need it.

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 will not fire

« on: October 07, 2015, 08:00:34 PM »

I think it's a repro.  In searching for a genuine firing pin, I discovered a website that had a lot of Mauser parts.  After researching, found out he's only about 10 miles from me so I'm going over to his place (he loves Mausers) & I think he can help me resolve it.  Real lucky.  I appreciate all your help--will let you know how it turns out.  I love the gun & think I'll love it even more when it actually shoots.

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 will not fire

« on: October 06, 2015, 09:50:57 PM »

Thank you very much for all your help.  That part has been cut back a pretty good amount and, in fact, may not be the correct part, either.  Is it common to have to trim down the legs on the firing pin to get it to fit correctly (assuming it isn't a precise match) or is that a bit far-fetched?

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 will not fire

« on: October 06, 2015, 11:08:11 AM »

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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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 will not fire

« on: October 06, 2015, 08:25:10 AM »

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?

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 will not fire

« on: October 05, 2015, 10:37:52 PM »

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?

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 will not fire

« on: October 05, 2015, 10:15:20 PM »

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.

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Model 1914 Pistol / Re: 1914 will not fire

« on: October 05, 2015, 09:07:34 PM »

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.

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Model 1914 Pistol / 1914 will not fire

« on: October 05, 2015, 01:47:18 PM »

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.