BIGMAC
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Hi tmwindsIf this is the spring you are referring to, you need it. Otherwise the firing pin will flop around in the bolt head and not retract when the bolt is cocked.
Look in the bolt head , it may still be there. Sometimes the spring will stick in the bolt head and need tapping out.
ThanksYes, the small spring in front of part # 5 is what I was referring to. The picture I posted is from a model 64 Anschutz but I think the spring is the same.
hanks
There were 2 different firing pins used in the 64 actions over the years. The picture you posted is the newer firing pin and does require that extra spring.
The older 64 actions such as the Savage/Anschutz 64 match use a hooked firing pin and will be flat in the back. these do not require the extra spring and they lock into the rod. If needed, I can take my bolt apart and show the older firing pin.
The link shows the newer firing pin. this is a rebuild kit.
Hi dThere were 2 different firing pins used in the 64 actions over the years. The picture you posted is the newer firing pin and does require that extra spring.
The older 64 actions such as the Savage/Anschutz 64 match use a hooked firing pin and will be flat in the back. these do not require the extra spring and they lock into the rod. If needed, I can take my bolt apart and show the older firing pin.
The link shows the newer firing pin. this is a rebuild kit.
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Match 64 Bolt Service Kit (013805)
Anschutz Importation for North Americawww.anschutznorthamerica.com
were 2 different firing pins used in the 64 actions over the years. The picture you posted is the newer firing pin and does require that extra spring.
The older 64 actions such as the Savage/Anschutz 64 match use a hooked firing pin and will be flat in the back. these do not require the extra spring and they lock into the rod. If needed, I can take my bolt apart and show the older firing pin.
The link shows the newer firing pin. this is a rebuild kit.
Hi dThere were 2 different firing pins used in the 64 actions over the years. The picture you posted is the newer firing pin and does require that extra spring.
The older 64 actions such as the Savage/Anschutz 64 match use a hooked firing pin and will be flat in the back. these do not require the extra spring and they lock into the rod. If needed, I can take my bolt apart and show the older firing pin.
The link shows the newer firing pin. this is a rebuild kit.
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Match 64 Bolt Service Kit (013805)
Anschutz Importation for North Americawww.anschutznorthamerica.com
Hi dhagerty40,There were 2 different firing pins used in the 64 actions over the years. The picture you posted is the newer firing pin and does require that extra spring.
The older 64 actions such as the Savage/Anschutz 64 match use a hooked firing pin and will be flat in the back. these do not require the extra spring and they lock into the rod. If needed, I can take my bolt apart and show the older firing pin.
The link shows the newer firing pin. this is a rebuild kit.
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Match 64 Bolt Service Kit (013805)
Anschutz Importation for North Americawww.anschutznorthamerica.com
This is the older style firing pin which is in my Savage/anschutz 64 match. it does not need the extra spring.View attachment 1657043
Thanks so much.This is the older style firing pin which is in my Savage/anschutz 64 match. it does not need the extra spring.View attachment 1657043