40x question

[Tom C.]

i just looked just says 40 then a mark looks like a punch pin mark then a 3
could the 3 mean 3 lever? what's the difference? could this be an earlier
one without the mark you're asking about. here's some pics of it. sorry they're
no better.



boy i need to clean this thing. thanks brian and others.

[BrianJ]

Tom,

Yes, thats an early one. The 3 may mean 3 lever in the early designation.

bjm

[Tom C.]

i think it does mean 40 for 40x and 3 for 3 lever probably.
i tried adjusting it. ended up at 5.9 oz i'll see if it'll do okay there.
i learned in adjusting make sure it's turned so the screw is down,
otherwise you'll never get it set. i ran into the same thing on my
suhl. it had to be adjusted in the upright position as though you're
shooting it. thanks for all the help. can't believe i've had this thing
all this time and didn't know what trigger it had. i always thought it
felt pretty crisp. it looks like it had a light coat of bedding in the action
area. almost like a heavy coat of light brown varnish. again thanks.
i think i'll stick with this trigger for awhile.

[glp]

Originally Posted by Tom C.

i have an old (1955) civilian heavy barrel
40x with no safety. the bolt release is
inside the back on the left side of the bolt.
you have to stick something ( i use a plastic
piece) in there and push down a spring loaded
piece to release the bolt. i was thinking about
getting a jewell trigger. i looked and they have
them without safety or bolt release is that the
one i want. i don't mind the way it works now.
just want a little lighter trigger. thanks for any
help. tom

I have a very low 4 digit serial number 40X .22 rf with bolt release in front of trigger....tab to press up on. Has manual safety also.

[Tom C.]

is it a civilian or a cmp rifle? all the cmp's i've seen had the safety
and bolt release.

[glp]

Originally Posted by Tom C.

is it a civilian or a cmp rifle? all the cmp's i've seen had the safety
and bolt release.

nt

[Tom C.]

when i first started shooting this thing i had a heck of a time
getting the bolt out, now it just isn't that bad.