Firing Pin Interchangeability - Numrich Numbering System?

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Firing Pin Interchangeability - Numrich Numbering System? May 2, 2014 16:33:50 GMT -5

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Post by 24forever on May 2, 2014 16:33:50 GMT -5

I have a Model 24 SE (.22LR/.410) that I'm restoring, and I want to put a few spares away for a "rainy day." I've seen different people selling "generic" firing pins for the Savage Model 24s, but when I go to Numrich, they show different part number suffixes on the pins for particular models of 24.

For example, rifle/shotgun pins for a 24C-P are 114600B and 114610C, respectively. For my 24S-E, they list 114600A and 114610B. Only the suffix letter is different - and the photos are exactly the same regardless.

So can the experts advise me if these firing pins with different suffixes are different...or does only the number count?

Is it pretty much safe to purchase a "generic" set of firing pins that are just listed as "Savage Model 24?"

Thanks,
Dennis
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Firing Pin Interchangeability - Numrich Numbering System? May 2, 2014 19:01:30 GMT -5

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Post by bigkelly on May 2, 2014 19:01:30 GMT -5

I haven't found a significant difference in firing pings across several models
I used a digital micrometer to measure about 20 different pins of various unknown origins and they were all within .001 of each other so unless I had 20 of all one model I don't think there's a big difference

Last Edit: May 2, 2014 19:03:47 GMT -5 by bigkelly

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Firing Pin Interchangeability - Numrich Numbering System? May 4, 2014 13:16:50 GMT -5

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Post by 24forever on May 4, 2014 13:16:50 GMT -5

Thanks Big Kelly. I'll go ahead and order the generic pair of pins for my gun to put away.

While looking over the action, I noticed that the rimfire side has a return spring to retract the firing pin after hitting, but the shotgun pin does not. I find that a bit odd. Are all model 24's like this, or is it just the "S-E" version that I have?

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Dennis

sneektip New Guy Posts: 46	Firing Pin Interchangeability - Numrich Numbering System? May 4, 2014 13:33:33 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sneektip on May 4, 2014 13:33:33 GMT -5 My 24C-P is like that. Spring on the 22 firing pin, none on the 20ga.

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Firing Pin Interchangeability - Numrich Numbering System? May 4, 2014 19:38:56 GMT -5

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Post by 24forever on May 4, 2014 19:38:56 GMT -5

Thanks, Sneektip. I guess that is how they planned it. Being a single shot break action, there is no danger of it going off with out a return spring like on a semi auto or bolt gun.

I assume there is a return spring on the rimfire because that pin has a chisel tip that might get stuck in the case after hitting it...and prevent one from opening up the action. Either that, or it would shear stress the pin greatly if it was wedged in the cartridge rim and one tried to open the action.

Just my guess!

Firing Pin Interchangeability - Numrich Numbering System?

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