bay state 410 shotgun - The Firearms Forum

Zachary77 · 08-22-2010, 10:18 AM

I have recently inherited a bay state 410 shotgun with a broken fireing pin. Wondering if I should have one machined or if one is available second hand. Any info would be greatly appriceated.

RJay · 08-22-2010, 12:14 PM

Bay State was a Trade name used on H&R shotguns prior to WW II. I know of no parts source for these early shotguns other than a parted out like item. I did a little checking on several known parts sources and no joy. If you have the old firing pin then it would be a simple matter to have one made. If you own a drill press you could do it your self out of a drill bit. If you no longer have the firing pin , well , that's a problem. You have to find a old parted out Bay State or H&R of the same vintage to salvage a usable part or pattern.

08-22-2010, 10:18 AM	#1
Zachary77 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: westlawn pa Posts: 1	bay state 410 shotgun I have recently inherited a bay state 410 shotgun with a broken fireing pin. Wondering if I should have one machined or if one is available second hand. Any info would be greatly appriceated. -->

08-22-2010, 12:14 PM	#2
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,485	Re: bay state 410 shotgun Bay State was a Trade name used on H&R shotguns prior to WW II. I know of no parts source for these early shotguns other than a parted out like item. I did a little checking on several known parts sources and no joy. If you have the old firing pin then it would be a simple matter to have one made. If you own a drill press you could do it your self out of a drill bit. If you no longer have the firing pin , well , that's a problem. You have to find a old parted out Bay State or H&R of the same vintage to salvage a usable part or pattern. __________________ RonJames