Gentlemen

I need some help finding the part as seen missing below.

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I believe it to be a block from a 1871 Springfield Remington Military Model.

I’m needing the firing pin retainer.

I have checked with Numeric, and they have no clue.

Can anyone point me in the right direction on finding this part, or to someone who can? 


Thanks 
Tex Dooley

That block looks just like the one in my 71 Springfield. If you do not fined the part perhaps we can get one made using mine as a pattern. However if you fined a source for 71 Springfield parts please let me know as I am in need of a trigger guard.
  Exblaster

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Unfortunately the block came in as you see it, with a batch of various other mixed RB parts from an estate sale, a dozen years back. The block is a perfect fit for my first generation RB frame, and matches up good to all the other parts.

I have been told it was a block from a Springfield 1871 model, and that the particular design was for quick and easy change out of the firing pin in the field, but I have seen a few seemingly original Springfield RB‘s without this block design.

It makes one wonder if military armories had a problem spreading their parts around from gun to gun, like a communicable disease in a Shanghai whore house?

The Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block U.S. Army rifle was manufactured in 1871-72 by Springfield Armory, using the design originated by Remington Arms Company, under a royalty agreement. The Model 1871 production was limited to 10,000 rifles in .50-70 caliber.

I’m like you If anyone knows of a source of original Springfield RB parts, engrave their phone number on the inside of your frame for future reference, and then post it here.

“Exblaster” if possible, could you get a couple of snapshots of the pin retainer up close, so I can see how its constructed, if it presents too much a hassle, don't worry about it, I'll bluff my way through.


Tex Dooley 

Somewhere in all my junk I have that cam. It is indeed the retractor for the firing pin. I will look tomorrow. moodyholler

I have a 71 Navy, I'll check the parts in it, and try to remember to get back to you.
Tom

I took a look at mine. It has a headed screw/pin like your picture. Only yours must be damaged, as it should have threads below the head of the screw. I could make one, but your block needs repair first before a standard F/P screw can be used. Tom, 615-591-1721