nylon 66 repair

Feb 2012
9
0
Tacoma WA
Hi all,
Looking for a gunsmith who knows about the nylon 66 rifle. Mine is in need of repair. I have been told these are not worth repairing, but this is the first rifle my father bought for me oh so long ago, so I must fix it. If you know of anyone please let me know. I live in the Tacoma / puyallup area.
 
Jan 2013
17
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Springfield, Or
Gunbroker has them listed $127 to $1750, I know I would have mine repaired because they are good rifles, I paid $39.95 for mine back in the 60's, still shoot great!
 
Feb 2012
9
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Tacoma WA
What is wrong with it?
Sorry my response took so long I forgot where I posted this.:laugh:
When I pull back on the bolt it will not engage the trigger, it will not dry fire. When it's apart I can push on what I believe is the sear and I can get it to fire, but it doesn't seem to want to do it on it's own.
 
Sep 2013
32
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Portland, OR
I'll take mine apart and see if I can reproduce your issue. Might be missing something, but they're pretty simple.
 
Sep 2013
32
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Portland, OR
Just took mine apart most of the way, would need to see a pic of yours with the cover off and bolt/ hammer assemblies out. A piece on top of the trigger assembly holds the hammer back when it's cocked, yours may be bent or missing.
 
May 2013
1
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Clackamas Oregon
Hi there,
Think I know How to fix it when putting bolt back in must pull trigger, push sear down, and push bolt back all at the same time. If your in the area call me 503-260-3906
Tony
Portland, Oregon Area
 
Sep 2013
32
0
Portland, OR
Except he says "when i pull back the bolt...", And you can't pull back the bolt without holding the sear down, so, I'm not sure that's it..
 
Sep 2013
32
0
Portland, OR
You do have to hold the trigger back to be able to press the sear down far enough to allow the bolt to be pulled all the way back, once the bolt is all the way back, you should be able to let go the trigger, let the bolt slide into position, put the cover on and stick the pull back handle in. Make sure it's not loaded, because IT WILL BE COCKED at that point. Heh, it's been a few days now, don't remember if you have to have the safety off or on in the reassembly process. Let us know how it works out.
 
Sep 2013
32
0
Portland, OR
Oh yeah, gotta make sure all the springs and other firing pin pieces are in properly too.
 
Feb 2012
9
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Tacoma WA
Took it apart again. Still nothing Looks like I will have to let someone look at it. If I hold the bolt back and move the sear into position it will work ... once. Then nothing. I think the spring might be bad. Who wants to fix it.
 
Sep 2013
32
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Portland, OR
Did you ever get it figured out? As luck would have it, I travel between Olympia and Kirkland now and then, and will be more frequently as it gets warmer...
 
Dec 2016
1
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Grants Pass, Oregon
What an old thread! I worked warranty repair back in the 60s and repaired several 66s. The main problem was the stock warped so bad nothing lined up. Maybe anyone else having problems with the 666 can find an OLD gunsmith to help you out.
 
Feb 2012
9
0
Tacoma WA
Well, another year has gone by and she is still not fixed. Is there anyone in the King or Pierce counties qualified to fix these rifles. Really getting tired of life getting in the way of fixing her.
 
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