Savage firing pin and spring trouble

[Someoldguy]

I'm hoping some of the Savage shooters on the forum can point me in the correct direction here.

I recently purchased a used SS Savage action and bolt. Not sure of the exact model, but it's NOT a target action, if that matters. (?) The concern I have is that when I disassembled the bolt to clean/inspect it, I noticed that the firing pin spring internal diameter is large enough that the firing pin spring has been rubbing on the side of the firing pin and has created a 'chaffed', or abraded area on the side of the firing pin. The firing pin spring tends to wind-up under compression creating uneven pressure points on the side of the firing pin. I've seen this sort of thing before, I presume it's a common issue among factory rifles no matter the manufacturer. (?)

I suppose this is 'par for the course' with factory actions. My question is, aside from polishing the abraded area on the firing pin and perhaps replacing the factory firing pin spring with one that fits no better, is there anything that can be done for this bolt assembly?

I've tried a 'Google' search and not found any useful information.

Thanks for looking.

 

[Pawnee Bill]

These guys should be able to answer your questions..............

http://www.savageshooters.com/forum.php

 

[Ggmac]

I've turned the pin smooth and made a ptfe ( Teflon ) sleeve . The trick is getting the sleeve just right to fit into the spring and over the pin . I've tried many , even wrapping my own springs . A spring company replacements are the easy solution , if there still making them the way they use to . Firing pins are cheap . I've tried hard chrome , which worked great but needed a large quantity for the plater to do again or I get lucky and he'll have a batch to do and throw mine in .
Good luck

 

[RWO]

So the spring rubs on the pin. So what? Every similar design bolt does as well. You really think it is a problem? I think you are just looking for something to "fix". IMHO it is a waste of time since I see no way it can affect the firing pin's function.

RWO

 

[Someoldguy]

So the spring rubs on the pin. So what? Every similar design bolt does as well. You really think it is a problem? I think you are just looking for something to "fix". IMHO it is a waste of time since I see no way it can affect the firing pin's function.

RWO

The spring rubs on the pin body bad enough to remove all the bluing and create gouge marks in the pin body. The inside of the spring has damage as well. A Q-tip gets snagged and cotton fibers hang in the rough spots.

It's obvious the pin is dragging. You don't think it's a problem? Fair enough. I don't like it and want to try and fix it.

Is that a good enough reason for you?