M95/1916 mauser pin protrusion

[Remiel]

Is there a tool available to measure pin protrusion on a M95 mauser? Something like the ones for the mosins? Or how do you measure protrusion? I fixed a couple broken firing pins and want to make sure they are correct and won't put holes in my primers.

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[Texas by God]

Use the depth gauge feature of dial calipers.

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[Remiel]

Use the depth gauge feature of dial calipers.

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I was, but I'm wondering what the correct protrusion is. I'm basing mine off the pin I got from you but I want to make sure.

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[LAGS]

I think the firing pin protrusion on Mausers is .060 to.065"
I don't know where my book is right now.
That is almost standard on all center fire rifles.
I use a dial caliper to Rough check firing pin protrusion.
But I made a Simple Protrusion Gage out of a peice of 1/2" round bar stock with a 1/4" hole drilled thru it and a section of 1/4" brass rod inserted in the hole.
Then I drilled and tapped a locking thumb screw into the side.
The bar stock and brass rod are the same length.
So you set it over the protruded firing pin then lock down the set screw.
Then the Gage protrusion in measured with a dial indicator or micrometer.
Or you can buy one from Brownells.
I just couldn't see spending $40.00 on something I can make myself and only use a dozen times a year.

[LAGS]

Ok , just to be sure I looked up the firing pin protrusion this morning.
I was correct for a standard centerfire protrusion being .060" to .065"
Make sure that the firing pin is pushed all the way forward when you check your measurements.

[Remiel]

Ok, I will be getting the universal gauge from brownells next pay day and while waiting on that on can start on the remaining broken pins I have.

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[LAGS]

Like I said before.
You can get by with using a Dial caliper to check the rough protrusion without needing a gage.

The firing pin is not Adjustable.
So it is either a Go or no Go situation.
Excessive protrusion can easily be corrected on a Mauser.
But not enough protrusion is much harder to correct.
Excessive protrusion like over .067" where it can start to puncture the primers if your Headspace is tight on the Headspace Go Gage.

But if the protrusion is more than .055" then at least test fire the rifle and see if it still works.

[Remiel]

Right now the repaired pins were intentionally made a little long so I could work them to the correct length. I needed the actual measurement (thank you) so I can finish them.

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[LAGS]

Ok.
Now I understand.
You made your own Replacement firing pins.
The yes , I would recommend setting them up with a gage , so you are sure what you have when finished

[Remiel]

Ok.
Now I understand.
You made your own Replacement firing pins.
The yes , I would recommend setting them up with a gage , so you are sure what you have when finished

Sort of. Took the broken pins and drilled them out to silver solder a new tip. Once I get them to the correct length I plan to test them for reliability before doing any more.

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[LAGS]

You hit the repair right on the head.
That is far better than making a whole new firing pin.
I too have done the same thing many times.

[Remiel]

You hit the repair right on the head.
That is far better than making a whole new firing pin.
I too have done the same thing many times.

Replacement pins are crazy, I got lucky and was able to get a few, 2 will need to be worked on. But my gunsmith buddy had the idea and was willing to help me and let me use his lathe.

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