Mossberg 34 bolt action 22 rifle

[crooks420]

Howdy,

I was recently given this old 1934 Mossberg Model 34 .22 cal. single-shot bolt-action rifle. Looks to be all original and fairly good condition. Seems to shoot fairly consistent as well, though I have not sighted it in yet.
After taking the bolt apart to clean out that old "gummy" grease, I found the firing pin has cracks.
So now I am in search of a new (used) firing pin and/or striker assembly and/or a complete bolt assembly. I have learned that the bolt is interchangeable with the Mossberg 30, which is also the Wards Western Field models 35A & 37.
It still fires rounds, but I want to be prepared for the inevitable. I'm not sure if I want to refinish the rifle... I kinda like the rustic and well used look of it.
Any help with a striker/ firing pin/ bolt would be greatly appreciated.

Jesse

 

[Murphy4570]

Is the firing pin machined into that spring action, or was it welded onto it?

You could probably have a competent machine shop make a new one for you on a lathe.

 

[crooks420]

I believe it is swaged onto the stricker; however, I've heard some were retained by a screw-on cap/nut.

Jesse

 

[BrocLuno]

I think I'd just have a competent machine shop reweld it, grind to shape, and heat treat it. I'd get dimensions now and make a detailed drawing to go with the pictures so that when it does break, it can be put back. As long as you have done that, you're good to go and you can keep searching for a good used one. If you find one, great - if not you can repair it

As far as refinish goes - jeez, it's all your call. Looks like the wood will come back nicely - I don't know how much you want to put into the metal? But, as long as it shoots well, I'd prolly keep it pretty much as is. Kinda fun to drag out and oldie and beat the yung'uns at the range