Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
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Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
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I have a Remington R3843 which is in fine condition, save a bail which is completely detached from the knife. If this were a simple straight pinning job, I could handle it, but theses bails are attached with 2 small pins, and I have no experience doing this. So my question is - Is there anyone here who would be willing to help me out with doing a professional job, either for monetary compensation or trade?
Thanks - Bill
I have a Remington R3843 which is in fine condition, save a bail which is completely detached from the knife. If this were a simple straight pinning job, I could handle it, but theses bails are attached with 2 small pins, and I have no experience doing this. So my question is - Is there anyone here who would be willing to help me out with doing a professional job, either for monetary compensation or trade?
Thanks - Bill
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
It should be a single pin running threw a brass tube , definitely not a two piece connection at the bail , unless someone previously modified it ?
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
Got a picture?
Those are always worth a few hundred words.
Then maybe we can give some advice.
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Then maybe we can give some advice.
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
I believe the tube is 1/16" an the pin is 1/32".
They are not horribly difficult, I have done a few but the arthritis in m my hands won't allow me to do any knife work at present.
Hardest part is locating the pin and tubing. I have found them in hardware stores in the past.
They are not horribly difficult, I have done a few but the arthritis in m my hands won't allow me to do any knife work at present.
Hardest part is locating the pin and tubing. I have found them in hardware stores in the past.
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
Thanks all - the reason I postulated that it was 2 pins is because I can see no light through the pin hole and there seems to be an obstruction - Possibly the tube is lodged in there? Pictures coming when I am able.
Bill
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
Yep, what is left of the pin may be lodged in the tube.
It does seem unusual that the pin would break on both side and leave a piece in the middle but maybe that is the case.
I'll wait for pics.....
It does seem unusual that the pin would break on both side and leave a piece in the middle but maybe that is the case.
I'll wait for pics.....
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
Typical , usually blocked with years of crud or the original pin might be in their still .
I usually drill threw the brass tube to true up the hole for a new pin .
Mike
I usually drill threw the brass tube to true up the hole for a new pin .
Mike
Dadumpsterdiver wrote: ↑Thu Jun 11, 2020 4:27 pm Thanks all - the reason I postulated that it was 2 pins is because I can see no light through the pin hole and there seems to be an obstruction - Possibly the tube is lodged in there? Pictures coming when I am able.
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
IMO the knife has had a previous repair and the pivot pin replaced . I see a peened over silver pin , it should be a brass Hollow tube pin And the bail pin goes threw that .
Now the replacement silver pin will need to be removed and replaced with the correct parts in order to have a bail . Not a simple fix now .
Mike
Now the replacement silver pin will need to be removed and replaced with the correct parts in order to have a bail . Not a simple fix now .
Mike
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
Thanks, Mike et al. I'm going to see if I can remove what's in there and give it a go myself.
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
That looks to be a very nice R3843, so not an inexpensive knife. So please be careful and gentle with it! Hate to see such a nice specimen damaged.
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
VERY TRUE!!Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 2:57 pm That looks to be a very nice R3843, so not an inexpensive knife. So please be careful and gentle with it! Hate to see such a nice specimen damaged.
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
This is the common set up on these. I'm sure Kaleb has done hundreds. Drill the old pin out. Then there is a hollow brass tube you can buy at Hobby Lobby that goes in. If you ream the hole with a 3/32" pin reamer the hollow tube goes right in. Then the 1/16" pin stock goes through the hollow tube and you peen a head on each side. You'll have to find you a bail. Isn't this right Kaleb?
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
Yes, most higher end scout knives from the pre WWII era (not exclusively) were assembled like this. I prefer this construction also, makes bail replacement easy and independent from the pivot pin.just bob wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:41 pm This is the common set up on these. I'm sure Kaleb has done hundreds. Drill the old pin out. Then there is a hollow brass tube you can buy at Hobby Lobby that goes in. If you ream the hole with a 3/32" pin reamer the hollow tube goes right in. Then the 1/16" pin stock goes through the hollow tube and you peen a head on each side. You'll have to find you a bail. Isn't this right Kaleb?
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Re: Remington Scout R3843 Bail Repair
Thank you Gentlemen for the tips and direction. Fortunately I have the bail. I also have several pairs of hemostats in various sizes, perhaps I can get ahold of the broken pin and pull it out and maybe be able to use the original brass tube. I think I may have just enough of the pin poking out to find purchase. Yes, I know the value of this knife and am determined to have a good job done on it. Now, to find those hemostats......