Webley Service Mk 2 - Broken Barrel Joint/Pivot Pin

[Billc]

Does anybody know of an alternative pivot pin that can be engineered to replace the barrel joint/pivot pin on my Webley Service Mk 2? Luckily no other damage occurred - one half fell out when putting in its case....
Measuring the 2 parts and appreciating that at 80+ years old there is bound to be some wear, the measurements are:
Lenghth = 1250 thou
Diameter = 260 thou tapered to 244 thou
Hole for Keeper Screw (Part No. 117C) = 110 thou diameter x 177 thou deep

The Barrel Pivot Pin is Part 116c on Mk 2 Service Rifle schematic as shown on John Knibbs website. Unfortunately J K has none in stock. I've asked to be notified by J K if/when one comes in.

Cheers

Bill Clarke

[Binners]

Does anybody know of an alternative pivot pin that can be engineered to replace the barrel joint/pivot pin on my Webley Service Mk 2? Luckily no other damage occurred - one half fell out when putting in its case....
Measuring the 2 parts and appreciating that at 80+ years old there is bound to be some wear, the measurements are:
Lenghth = 1250 thou
Diameter = 260 thou tapered to 244 thou
Hole for Keeper Screw (Part No. 117C) = 110 thou diameter x 177 thou deep

The Barrel Pivot Pin is Part 116c on Mk 2 Service Rifle schematic as shown on John Knibbs website. Unfortunately J K has none in stock. I've asked to be notified by J K if/when one comes in.

Cheers

Bill Clarke

From memory, someone in this section made one from a snapped off 1/4'' drill bit.

[Farsight]

I'll make you one if you're stuck...

[steve medlock]

Strangely enough that just happened on mine as well.

I'm assuming then, that I bought the last one!

Its nothing special though and anyone with a hobby lathe could duplicate it quite quickly.

[Billc]

Strangely enough that just happened on mine as well.

I'm assuming then, that I bought the last one!

Its nothing special though and anyone with a hobby lathe could duplicate it quite quickly.

I didn't notice any difference in cocking/firing and I'd fired a few pellets during the morning. Actually hit a few things.

I passed up a Myford Super 7 for £850 a couple of years ago. Just looked at their website - "NEW SUPER 7 CONNOISSEUR LATHE" - only £9K.. exc VAT

[steve medlock]

I didn't notice any difference in cocking/firing and I'd fired a few pellets during the morning. Actually hit a few things.

I passed up a Myford Super 7 for £850 a couple of years ago. Just looked at their website - "NEW SUPER 7 CONNOISSEUR LATHE" - only £9K.. exc VAT

No mine was working fine too. I didn't realise that anything was wrong until one side of the pin fell out. I think BSA made the centre hole larger than it needs to be - a depression would have been enough for the grub screw to hold it in place.

I bought a second hand 'Axminster' branded Chinese lathe about a year or so ago and I've been using it to make and repair all sorts of things since.

Steve.

[Billc]

I'll make you one if you're stuck...

That would be great, do you want me to send the old one? And is there a preferred/recommend payment method?

Is there a private message system to exchange address etc...?

[T 20]

Is there a private message system to exchange address etc...?

Hi Bill --- click on Farsight's name and a box will appear with " private message" click on that and away you go.




All the best Mick

[Billc]

From memory, someone in this section made one from a snapped off 1/4'' drill bit.

I'll give that a try - must say something about my engineering skills, but I may have the odd 1/4 drill shank in the shed - may be a bit small for on side. I'll post result.