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Dfariswheel · March 3, 2006, 07:43 PM

You can try straightening the pin.
How well this will work depends on where the bend is.
If possible, lay it on a steel anvil and use a small brass hammer to gently tap it straight.

If the pin is too long, look for a worn or altered firing pin.

You can buy replacement '91 parts from:

http://www.e-gunparts.com/

http://ssporters.com/

http://www.jackfirstgun.com/

On the trigger, you have to be VERY careful about stoning anything. These parts had a glass hard case hardened coating, and just about any stoning will break through the thin coating, ruining the part, AND making the trigger unsafe.

I recommend disassembling the trigger assembly and giving it a good cleaning, then re-lube.
When reassembling it, pay attention to any binding and sticking caused by worn, burred, or bent pins.
Look for any excessive wear on the trigger, or the bolt sear contact surfaces OR any stoning that may have broken through the case hardened finish.

Apply a good grease to the contact areas between the trigger and the sear on the bolt, and the contact areas of the trigger itself.

Usually the two stage Mauser trigger is quite nice, and when it's not, something is out of order.

March 3, 2006, 07:43 PM	#2
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	You can try straightening the pin. How well this will work depends on where the bend is. If possible, lay it on a steel anvil and use a small brass hammer to gently tap it straight. If the pin is too long, look for a worn or altered firing pin. You can buy replacement '91 parts from: http://www.e-gunparts.com/ http://ssporters.com/ http://www.jackfirstgun.com/ On the trigger, you have to be VERY careful about stoning anything. These parts had a glass hard case hardened coating, and just about any stoning will break through the thin coating, ruining the part, AND making the trigger unsafe. I recommend disassembling the trigger assembly and giving it a good cleaning, then re-lube. When reassembling it, pay attention to any binding and sticking caused by worn, burred, or bent pins. Look for any excessive wear on the trigger, or the bolt sear contact surfaces OR any stoning that may have broken through the case hardened finish. Apply a good grease to the contact areas between the trigger and the sear on the bolt, and the contact areas of the trigger itself. Usually the two stage Mauser trigger is quite nice, and when it's not, something is out of order.