Jewell Trigger, Help Needed!

[Mike Montgomery]

My Jewell BR Trigger has started not resetting/cocking. Anyone have any suggestions for me? I have taken it apart and couldn't find anything wrong and it was very clean inside.
Thanks in advance for any and all advice given.
Mike Montgomery

 

[wkdickinson]

I am not an expert, but have had several of my Jewells apart a few times. Whenever I have had an issue a really serious and thorough cleaning (total disassembly) with carb cleaner, then lubing with lighter fluid has solved it.

 

[swd]

If it's good and clean you can try increasing the weight and or sear engagement. And replacing the weight spring would be a good idea too if you can find one.

 

[Lucky Shooter]

Have you tried increasing the over-travel ?

A. Weldy

 

[boltfluter]

Most likely you just need a little more sear engagement. If your not familiar with this, have someone qualified make the adjustment. Assuming the trigger is good and clean.
Paul

 

[powderbrake]

May just be an adjustment. Here are a couple of Jewell trigger instructions.

 

[jackieschmidt]

I know this might be far fetched, but have you checked the slot in the action that allows the cocking block to come up. I have seen crud get up in there and not allow the cocking block to come all the way up and engage the cocking piece on the firing pin.
Early Farley actions were notorious for this.

 

[Kings X]

Far fetched but we had a couple that that little floating part became magnetized. See if it is attracted to a screwdriver.

 

[Mike Montgomery]

Thanks to everyone that responded. After having it apart numerous times and studying how they work I finally think that I understand how they work. Anyway, after making some adjustments and testing it is working again.

Mike

 

[jelenko]

Thanks to everyone that responded. After having it apart numerous times and studying how they work I finally think that I understand how they work. Anyway, after making some adjustments and testing it is working again.

Mike

Very cool!

 

[Mike Montgomery]

For those of you that are nervous about taking a Jewell trigger apart, don't be nervous. This is the first time that I have taken one apart and it wasn't that difficult. I promise you that if I can do it, with my two left hands and limited mechanical skills, then anyone can.
Mike

 

[powderbrake]

I take a lot of pics with my iphone as I disassemble a Jewell trigger.

 

[AlNyhus]

A piece of thick plate glass, Marvel Mystery Oil, 600 and 800 paper, diamond files and an ultrasonic cleaner are my friends with Jewell's. -Al

 

[DaveTooley]

I made a heavy steel block with two dowel pins appropriately located to hold triggers while I disassembled them.