receiver wobble

stitchclimber · 02-23-2008, 05:52 PM

While working the bolt on my M44, I noticed that the receiver moved as I pulled the bolt back. After looking it over I realized that there was a hole right in front of the magazine on the underside of the gun. Is there supposed to be a screw of some sort here? Or is it just a hole and the wobble part of being a really old gun?

If I am missing a screw, any idea on where I could find a replacement?

Thanks for your help.

toolman · 02-23-2008, 06:02 PM

Stitch, I believe you're talking about the front hole for the action screw. There are two screws that hold the action into the stock. One goes into the ft. of the action from the bottom side and the other goes in from the top behind the bolt. You can get a replacement from Springfield Sporters

stitchclimber · 02-23-2008, 06:19 PM

thanks. yeah, the one behind the bolt is in place, but the one on the bottom is missing. I can't remember if I ever had it or not...

Big Dog · 02-23-2008, 06:21 PM

That will lead to very poor accuracy!

marion57 · 02-23-2008, 08:59 PM

Very poor accuracy and not to safe to shoot either LOL

Dennis · 02-23-2008, 09:04 PM

loktite.....

SwedeSteve · 02-24-2008, 01:30 AM

Try Buymilsurp.com, Your source for military surplus.

marion57 · 02-24-2008, 02:27 AM

Also
Tennessee Gun Parts
Reich

as stated LOCTITE!!

02-23-2008, 05:52 PM	#1
stitchclimber Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The great northwest Posts: 928 Trader Rating: (0)	receiver wobble While working the bolt on my M44, I noticed that the receiver moved as I pulled the bolt back. After looking it over I realized that there was a hole right in front of the magazine on the underside of the gun. Is there supposed to be a screw of some sort here? Or is it just a hole and the wobble part of being a really old gun? If I am missing a screw, any idea on where I could find a replacement? Thanks for your help. __________________ turning up the radio, got just enough religion and a half tank of gas...

02-23-2008, 06:02 PM	#2
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,358 Trader Rating: (0)	Stitch, I believe you're talking about the front hole for the action screw. There are two screws that hold the action into the stock. One goes into the ft. of the action from the bottom side and the other goes in from the top behind the bolt. You can get a replacement from Springfield Sporters __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

02-23-2008, 06:19 PM	#3
stitchclimber Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The great northwest Posts: 928 Trader Rating: (0)	thanks. yeah, the one behind the bolt is in place, but the one on the bottom is missing. I can't remember if I ever had it or not... __________________ turning up the radio, got just enough religion and a half tank of gas...

02-23-2008, 06:21 PM	#4
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,069 Trader Rating: (0)	That will lead to very poor accuracy! __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

02-23-2008, 09:04 PM	#6
Dennis Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,876 Trader Rating: (0)	loktite..... __________________ Submitted with respect to all

02-23-2008, 08:59 PM	#5
marion57 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,692 Trader Rating: (0)	Very poor accuracy and not to safe to shoot either LOL

02-24-2008, 01:30 AM	#7
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,136 Trader Rating: (0)	Try Buymilsurp.com, Your source for military surplus. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

02-24-2008, 02:27 AM	#8
marion57 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,692 Trader Rating: (0)	Also Tennessee Gun Parts Reich as stated LOCTITE!!