Some maintenance issues

[robertdeans72]

I've come accross a few problems with my Euroarms 53 Enfield.
1. The nipple threads seems to be eroding and this is leading to gasses venting out through the threads and into my face. The underside of the nipple's rim is now all but comprimised as are all the threads underneath that part of the nipple rim.
2. Al of a sudden, the lock sticks at half cock when firing. From the full cock position, when using normal trigger manipulation, the hammer catches at the half cock and only with a faster and more violent trigger squeeze does the hammer fall all the way to the nipple.
Help!
Thanks, Rob

 

[John Taylor]

You may need to put a bushing in the nipple hole with fresh threads and a new nipple. The new nipple should be made of stainless steel so the threads will not erode away.
On your half cock, check to see if the metal on the tumbler is bending out at the half cock position or peaning over a little. You should be able to file it or grind it so that it does not catch.

 

[swoter]

On the half cock, If the bolt holdin the lock together is too tight it will stick out the other side and the hammer will catch it when falling. At least, thats the way mine is.