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Kar 71 Bolt Stop Screw Thread

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PJ1946

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Still searching for a bolt stop screw and washer but was wondering what the thread size was in case I can use something similar as a stopgap measure. Anyone able to help? Many Thanks in advance
 
PJ1946 said:
Still searching for a bolt stop screw and washer but was wondering what the thread size was in case I can use something similar as a stopgap measure. Anyone able to help? Many Thanks in advance
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I made one for an 1871 rifle, which has probably the same screw as the carbine. I searched around for bolts (machine screws) that would fit from various junk boxes. I eventually found a small, coarse threaded (I think) bolt that worked, and I turned the head down in my lathe to the contour of of the same screw in another m71 rifle. I then cut the thread back enough to fit the mating piece with the washer. I simply turned a new washer on the lathe.
I will be where those rifles are next week, if you can wait until then for a definitive answer on the screw thread I can maybe give you the specs.
 
11mm said:
I made one for an 1871 rifle, which has probably the same screw as the carbine. I searched around for bolts (machine screws) that would fit from various junk boxes. I eventually found a small, coarse threaded (I think) bolt that worked, and I turned the head down in my lathe to the contour of of the same screw in another m71 rifle. I then cut the thread back enough to fit the mating piece with the washer. I simply turned a new washer on the lathe.
I will be where those rifles are next week, if you can wait until then for a definitive answer on the screw thread I can maybe give you the specs.
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Many Thanks That would be great.
 
The thread is the same, but the screw head and washer are different in design. The washer wasn't interchangeable on my two.

I think I might know someone who might have the screw and washer (and many other parts)
 
UVF Gew.98 said:
The thread is the same, but the screw head and washer are different in design. The washer wasn't interchangeable on my two.

I think I might know someone who might have the screw and washer (and many other parts)
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That would be outstanding and much appreciated if you could track that down.
 
I replied via PM, but will put the photos here for others consideration.

As I said in PM the screw does look too short, though fits, matches wear and patina of stop (and bolt it is from) and holds it on securely.

I have compared it to stop and screw of a standard infantry rifle...

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I feel complete

Many thanks to UVF Gew.98 an un-numbered Screw and Washer arrived today making this Kar 71 complete. UVF Please check your PMs. A splendid example of transatlantic communication and assistance in our love of these old weapons. Thanks Again
 

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Very good to see her complete! Very glad to help (sorry for being a bit slow responding to PM's - notifications are linked to an email I don't use very often!!)
 
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