Remington 514 Trigger question

[TX-Hunter]

I just got an old 514.  I was trying to remove the trigger pivot pin and it would not budge.  Is it one of those pins that is swelled on one side and it has only one way to come out?

Is it normal for these rifle to have a lazy lock time?  It seems like an eternity from the time the sear breaks and the pin impacts the rim.  I scrubbed, cleaned and lightly oiled the inside of the bolt and the firing pin body.  The spring it full length and strong.

Any help appreciated.  Any other info/advice is appreciated as well.

Thanks


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[iiranger]

514??? Love them but... this is not a new gun. I think they stopped making them in the 70's?  Regardless, my first guess, since you have cleaned the crud out of the bolt... Those mil surplus with a bolt full of cosmoline... that is slow lock time... TIRED SPRING. You might still be able to get another from Remington. Brownells.com might have something in stock. Or you might get something with a little extra "ooomphhh!" from Wolfe or other supplier of springs. Following a thorough cleaning and inspection for burrs, that is where I would go next. luck.

[TX-Hunter]

yes, it is old.  it does not have a serial number on it.

I need to order a new extractor and ejector from Numrich, so i'll go ahead and get the firing pin spring too.

[TX-Hunter]

As i've been using the rifle, the trigger seems to have loosened up some and feels a little better now.  Or maybe I've just gotten used to it.

I can say one thing for sure, the stock has some of the prettiest wood i have ever seen.  The cut of the grain is square and just down right purty.  I scraped all the old finish off and am in the process of refinishing.

[gunnut69]

I knew I'd heard this problem before but couldn't remember where..then it came! It was MY rifle.. The problem was caused by an expanded end loop or the spring installed backwards. It was wedging between the inside of the bolt and the outside of the firing pin! Closed the end loop a bit(I think) or swapped ends and all was well. Watch that safety!it can also cause problems..

[TX-Hunter]

thanks gunnut, i'll turn the spring around tonight and see if that makes it better.

what do i need to watch on the safety?

[gunnut69]

I'm really unsure!! It really sounds strange but it's been soo long I just can't remember but think it bears on the receiver and keeps the striker from falling. The part is allow and can be worn badly..  Also the screw that retains the safety piece can and will come loose.. As I said it's been a long time but these are very simple little rifles and parts are still available for some problems..

[TX-Hunter]

yea, i was noticing the safety is kinda loose, but it still works.  it needs a new extractor and ejector.  they are both broken.  I may just buy a whole new bolt assembly from numrich.

[baokie]

Caution on buying the new bolt for the 514 - it is not an original - it is new manufacture and the one I got for a friend did not eject properly - the friend ended up with my bolt and I finally found another gun to use the bolt to replace mine.
Just my 2 cents worth based on a bad experience.

[gunnut69]

baokie-- Do you know why it failed to work properly? I'm just curious. The extraction/ejection process is simple on the outside but can be a bit difficult at times.  I was just wondering where the maker went wrong..