stoeger 3000 shell catch pin

[kdub]

I took apart my stoeger to open up the loading port. When I went to put the shell catch/ bolt release assembly back in I dropped the retaining pin and lost which way it is oriented. One end has a small groove cut into it so I'm sure there is a right and wrong way it has to go in. Anybody know?

 

[mike cyrwus]

the groove is aligned for the notch in the receiver for the retaining clip that holds the pin in. so, with the load port facing up, the end of the pin without the notch goes into the receiver first.

 

[kdub]

There is a retaining clip that holds the pin in? I never saw this when I took the pin out? I just tapped it with a punch and it came out. Now I'm really concerned. Is it just a c clip type available at hardware stores? And also you mean the end without the groove goes in first if you are putting it in from the bottom correct?

 

[Matt1911]

Correct

the end without the groove goes in first if you are putting it in from the bottom correct?

 

[mike cyrwus]

There is a retaining clip that holds the pin in?
yep
I never saw this when I took the pin out?theres a very visible slit between the hole and where the shell catch sits in the receiver
I just tapped it with a punch and it came out. yes, thats how you get it out
Now I'm really concerned. Is it just a c clip type available at hardware stores? nope, although you could probably fab one
And also you mean the end without the groove goes in first if you are putting it in from the bottom correct? yes

Dont see that part in the diy videos. I wonder how many pins are just stuck in there with chewing gum

 

[kdub]

I don't suppose you have a picture of this clip? I couldn't find a 3000 schematic but the 3500 doesn't show a clip.

 

[kdub]

Well I found the clip on my floor so that answers my questions.

 

[mike cyrwus]

well done.
line it in the slot with a pin punch and then knock the pin in then slowly push it in until it grabs the groove