Stirling Model 14 Trigger Housing Metal Decay

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Stirling Model 14 Trigger Housing Metal Decay

Post by JhonHodNZ » 10 Jan 2016, 1:23 pm

I inherited the above bolt action .22. The trigger was jammed and on disassembly ( release and remove barrel/receiver) pieces of metal rattled onto the bench. The trigger assembly housing looks to be made from "pot - metal", some sort of soft cast alloy. It's rotten. On close inspection the trigger guard was all cracked and crazed. With a little pressure it fell apart. Same with the insides. Slight finger pressure and the metal housing literally crumbles like a piece of shortbread. The rifle was purchased prob early '80's. The barrel is fine ( and accurate in its day). I'm interested if anyone else has come across this? Is it typical of Stirling product? Is an aftermarket replacement available? Or do I just offer it up for parts for a buck?

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Re: Stirling Model 14 Trigger Housing Metal Decay

Post by happyhunter » 12 Jan 2016, 8:38 am

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Re: Stirling Model 14 Trigger Housing Metal Decay

Post by Norton » 13 Jan 2016, 12:39 pm

Stored in a salt mine or what? :lol:
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Re: Stirling Model 14 Trigger Housing Metal Decay

Post by RealNick » 22 Jan 2016, 1:03 pm

Nasty.

Any pictures going?
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Re: Stirling Model 14 Trigger Housing Metal Decay

Post by Hercl » 17 Feb 2016, 10:11 am

Doesn't sound like there is enough to save, maybe only thing to do is part out the barrel if you can find a buyer.
What is this "too many rifles" you speak of?
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Re: Stirling Model 14 Trigger Housing Metal Decay

Post by Ramslammer » 19 Jan 2022, 5:03 pm

JhonHodNZ wrote:I inherited the above bolt action .22. The trigger was jammed and on disassembly ( release and remove barrel/receiver) pieces of metal rattled onto the bench. The trigger assembly housing looks to be made from "pot - metal", some sort of soft cast alloy. It's rotten. On close inspection the trigger guard was all cracked and crazed. With a little pressure it fell apart. Same with the insides. Slight finger pressure and the metal housing literally crumbles like a piece of shortbread. The rifle was purchased prob early '80's. The barrel is fine ( and accurate in its day). I'm interested if anyone else has come across this? Is it typical of Stirling product? Is an aftermarket replacement available? Or do I just offer it up for parts for a buck?

Cheers

Hey Jhon you still got the stirling housing parts?
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