Longbow strip down

[archie]

Thanks David, eventually come to the conclusion that this is the problem. The block retaining bolt does look as though it has an integral collar, but I will pull the stock off again to double check. I did check the Chamber`s web site but it`s not too clear. Was the original collar free to drop out before the bolt was removed from the trigger block. If so it would seem that I have a missing part.

[TopDog]

Thanks David, eventually come to the conclusion that this is the problem. The block retaining bolt does look as though it has an integral collar, but I will pull the stock off again to double check. I did check the Chamber`s web site but it`s not too clear. Was the original collar free to drop out before the bolt was removed from the trigger block. If so it would seem that I have a missing part.

Hi Archie

It would appear that there are two configurations which have been used. The earlier one (don't know what serial numbers were affected!) was a long HEX Head with the collar tube which could just fall off. Later ones (as in the manual for Series 2 models) appear to have an integral collar which should work! I just took the stock off one of mine and found that it had the integral collar.

If you do take your stock off again, can you send a pic of the trigger unit showing what the resting position of the intermediate sear is? I do recall in the distant past having issues as mentioned by Jonny but having done it so many times now have obviously developed "the knack". Certainly if the unit is in the cocked state and the safety toggle properly located, there is no reason why it should not cock, particularly since it once did!

I may well look you up next time I visit friends in Kettering! I am planning to visit the Boinger Bash in Sept and usually make loads of visits whilst away from base!

Whatever you do, don't despair! I will e-mail you some info and if it's useful may put up a link to a PDF with the data!

atvb
David

[archie]

Would you want the pic to show the trigger unit still pinned to the rifle, just with the action removed from the stock ?

[jonny neate]

I have a longbow in bits at the moment, it's the 1 ive had simalar problems with but not the last few times I stripped it .
I don't recall a collar around the block retaining bolt but will look and email you a photo.
Jonny

[TopDog]

Would you want the pic to show the trigger unit still pinned to the rifle, just with the action removed from the stock ?

Yep; that's what gives us the info!

I must confess that I don't recall the detail for the free collar sleeve type, will look at the other rifles I still have!

Jonny is on the ball anyway so between us all we should be able to sort it!

atvb
David

[archie]

David, I have mailed some pics showing the trigger cocked and uncocked. The retaining bolt has a built in collar. Also in the last pic you will see a screwdriver inserted to apply leverage on the primary sear. Doing this the trigger cocks easy. It would seem to me that the piston is not applying enough force to engage the 2 sears.

[archie]

Just an update. Many thanks for all your replies and at last the problem has been sorted, with many thanks to TopDog who has been brilliant with all his help and extensive knowledge.

[Mark A]

Great news. How did you sort it, was it the missing part that was causing the issue?