need firing pin for a 7.7 Arisaka

Frank the pirate · March 31, 2011, 04:48 PM

Hi,
I need a firing pin for my Arisaka 7.7, also a spring. Also need good source for Norma 7.7's, factory or reloads. Brass wanted too, thanks!

mapsjanhere · March 31, 2011, 06:10 PM

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...499720&catid=0

Frank the pirate · March 31, 2011, 06:22 PM

What's the difference? Is the firing pin the same? Thanks!

James K · April 1, 2011, 09:04 PM

I am not going to dig around this late at night, but Numrich shows different item numbers.

Jim

tater134 · April 1, 2011, 10:22 PM

Im almost positive that they are different firing pins. Ill dig my Arisakas out in the morning to check.

Frank the pirate · April 2, 2011, 06:08 AM

Thanks for your help, I can't wait to shoot this piece of family history again! My father brought this back from the Philipines in WWII, 37th inf. thanks again

Geezerbiker · April 2, 2011, 03:40 PM

Hornaday now makes the ammo but for years when it wasn't available, I've made it from military '06 cases or 8mm Mauser brass. If you can't find ammo for a reasonable price, ping me and I'll give you more info on making your own.

Tony

tater134 · April 3, 2011, 12:19 AM

Ive tried using 8mm brass for my T99 but the cases did not last very long. I got 2-3 firings before the necks cracked. (this was with new brass)

Geezerbiker · April 3, 2011, 04:52 AM

I don't remember how many loadings I got from resized 8mm Mauser brass but the LC56 military '06 cases converted to 7.7mm seem to last forever. I'd sure like to get a bunch more of those.

Also the thicker neck from the shortened '06 cases take up the slop in the Arisaka chambers and seem to improve group size...

Tony

Gunplummer · April 4, 2011, 07:08 AM

The 6.5 F/pin will work sometimes, but check the protrusion from the face. A lot of pins from 6.5's had an inverted radius right behind the pin and will not seat right when in the fired position. Most 7.7 parts inter-change O.K. but early model 6.5's are tighter fit and give you problems when exchanging parts with other 6.5's. Best to stay with 7.7 parts for a 7.7. For years I have been using Arasakas for hunting, either original chamberings or re-barrels. I consider them the only military rifle that can be extremely lightened up and still be safe and reasonably accurate. Good luck with your project.

March 31, 2011, 04:48 PM	#1
Frank the pirate Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2011 Posts: 13	need firing pin for a 7.7 Arisaka Hi, I need a firing pin for my Arisaka 7.7, also a spring. Also need good source for Norma 7.7's, factory or reloads. Brass wanted too, thanks!

March 31, 2011, 06:10 PM	#2
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...499720&catid=0 __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.

March 31, 2011, 06:22 PM	#3
Frank the pirate Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2011 Posts: 13	difference between a type 38 & a type 99 Arisaka What's the difference? Is the firing pin the same? Thanks!

April 2, 2011, 06:08 AM	#6
Frank the pirate Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2011 Posts: 13	thanks for your help Thanks for your help, I can't wait to shoot this piece of family history again! My father brought this back from the Philipines in WWII, 37th inf. thanks again

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April 1, 2011, 09:04 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I am not going to dig around this late at night, but Numrich shows different item numbers. Jim

April 1, 2011, 10:22 PM	#5
tater134 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2009 Location: NE,PA Posts: 390	Im almost positive that they are different firing pins. Ill dig my Arisakas out in the morning to check.

April 2, 2011, 03:40 PM	#7
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,908	Hornaday now makes the ammo but for years when it wasn't available, I've made it from military '06 cases or 8mm Mauser brass. If you can't find ammo for a reasonable price, ping me and I'll give you more info on making your own. Tony

April 3, 2011, 12:19 AM	#8
tater134 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2009 Location: NE,PA Posts: 390	Ive tried using 8mm brass for my T99 but the cases did not last very long. I got 2-3 firings before the necks cracked. (this was with new brass)

April 3, 2011, 04:52 AM	#9
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,908	I don't remember how many loadings I got from resized 8mm Mauser brass but the LC56 military '06 cases converted to 7.7mm seem to last forever. I'd sure like to get a bunch more of those. Also the thicker neck from the shortened '06 cases take up the slop in the Arisaka chambers and seem to improve group size... Tony

April 4, 2011, 07:08 AM	#10
Gunplummer Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2010 Location: South East Pa. Posts: 3,364	The 6.5 F/pin will work sometimes, but check the protrusion from the face. A lot of pins from 6.5's had an inverted radius right behind the pin and will not seat right when in the fired position. Most 7.7 parts inter-change O.K. but early model 6.5's are tighter fit and give you problems when exchanging parts with other 6.5's. Best to stay with 7.7 parts for a 7.7. For years I have been using Arasakas for hunting, either original chamberings or re-barrels. I consider them the only military rifle that can be extremely lightened up and still be safe and reasonably accurate. Good luck with your project.