Broken Action Spring Tube, ideas for removal ?

[fowler1400]

Picked up a project Model 8 and the action spring tube is broken off in the receiver hole. I read it is soldered in and has a fine thread. Anyone have any ideas on removing the broken tube piece inside ? Thanks for any help .

[81police]

as far as removal of a broken tube, perhaps someone more experienced can offer support...but yes the tube is threaded into the receiver (very fine threads)

[jack1653]

A couple of thoughts regarding the broken tube. How far down in the receiver is it broken off? If you can see it and it is close to the end you will have a better chance for removal of the broken piece. Soak it good with penetrating oil. If you can submerge the tube in a jar with the penetrating oil do so for a few days. You may have to sacrifice an old screwdriver to make a tool to extract th broken piece. A screwdriver with a tapered bit will do the trick. File or grind the edge of the taper to a "V" shape insert the screwdriver blade into the broken piece and when contact is made tap the screwdriver firmly enough to "cut" into the broken piece. Be very careful not to damage the threads in the receiver. Once you have tapped the screwdriver you should find that it has cut into the broken piece. You may then try to turn the screwdriver counter clock wise to remove the broken piece. You may have to make several attempts with this homemade easy-out but it will work. If you can't turn it by hand put a vice grip on the screw driver for more leverage. Good luck. It will work unles. It is rusted in place.

Regards,

jack1653