How do I remove the firing pin spring on a Nesika Model K?

[mao0720]

Just as the title says, how do I remove the firing pin spring on a nesika model K? I can get the bolt disassembled but Id like to know how to remove the firing pin spring. Thanks guys.
Mason

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Call chad at long rifles. There were a few different designs and it was just discussed over on benchrest central on another nesika. Or you could just send your bolt to your gunsmith and let him handle it. He will have the correct tools to get it done

 

[mao0720]

Thanks dusty, I left chad a message, we'll see what he says. I did go over to benchrest central and read the thread you mentioned. Mine does have a setscrew in the cocking piece. If I am interpreting the benchrest central thread correctly, I need to loosen that setscrew, then unthread the firing pin. Is that correct? Is the pin going to launch at me when the threads disengage from the cocking piece?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

It wont launch far. Check to make sure it doesnt have 2 screws stacked in the hole

 

[mao0720]

Ok, will do. Now I am told by another source that I need to measure firing pin travel before I remove it, so that when I reassemble it, it is in the same location. What is the best way of going about this?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Find a place on it to measure like from the cocking piece to the shoulder on the firing pin.

 

[tenring]

I tried to remove the FP from my Nesika J, and gave up. Wound up taking it to a smith.

 

[mao0720]

What was the issue?