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American Made Gun Shims for Marlin
Marlin Lever Action Rifle
Shim and Spring Kits
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Marlin 1893 Lever Action Rifle Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims
Marlin 1894 / 1895 / 336 Lever Action Rifle Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims
Marlin 39 Lever Shims
Wolff Marlin Rifle Springs
Marlin 983 Bolt-Action .22 Caliber Target Rifle Bolt Shims
Marlin 917 Bolt-Action .17 Caliber Target Rifle Bolt Shims
Marlin XT-22 Bolt-Action Caliber Target Rifle Bolt Shims
TECH TIP: Bolt Shim Instructions ~ A General Guide
Item # Marlin 1893 L/H/T Shim Kit
Marlin 1893 Rifle
Marlin 1893 Lever Action Rifle
Lever, Hammer
and Trigger Shims
Lever (.265" X .442")
Hammer (.221" X .345")
Trigger (.126" X .310")
Hitting the market in late 1893, this
was one of Marlin's most enduring designs. Annie Oakley even had one.
Our Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims are made
to fit the Marlin 1893 Rifles
Three Stock Thicknesses, .002", .003", and .005" or choose any thickness from 002" to 009"
Regular Assortment - 2 each Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims is as follows:
6 Piece
Kit comes with .003" Shims
12 Piece Kit comes with .003" and .005" Shims
18 Piece Kit
comes with .002", .003" and .005"
24 Piece Kit comes with .002", .003", .005":
and .007"
.002" through .009" Shims Available by Request
Custom Assortments Available by
Request
You can choose a Quantity and Specify requested Thickness from Drop-Down Box
Item # Marlin 1894/95 & 336 L/H/T Shim Kit
Marlin 1894 / 1895 / 336 Rifle
Marlin 1894 / 1895 / 336 Lever Action
Rifle Lever (.215" X .419") ~ New Tighter ID Tolerance
Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims
Hammer (.221" X .345")
Trigger (.120" X .251")
The Marlin 1894 / 1895 is
a Classic Western-Style Lever Action Rifle.
Our Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims are made to fit the Marlin 1894 / 1895
Rifle and Similar Rifles - 30 and 336
New for 2022 ~ Tighter Tolerance on Lever Shim ID for Better Fit
Three Stock Thicknesses, .002", .003", and .005" or choose any thickness from 002" to 009"
Regular Assortment - 2 each Lever, Hammer and Trigger Shims is as follows:
- 6 Piece Kit comes with .003" Shims
- 12 Piece Kit comes with .003" and .005" Shims
- 18 Piece Kit comes with .002", .003" and .005"
- 24 Piece Kit comes with .002", .003", .005"
- Any Kit .002" through .009" Shims Available by Request
Custom Assortments Available by
Request
You can choose a Quantity and Specify requested Thickness from Drop-Down Box
Item # Marlin 39 Lever Action Rifle Shims
Marlin Lever Action 39 / 39A Rimfire Rifle Lever Shims
Marlin 39 / 39A Lever Action
Rifle Lever Shim (.175" X .419")
Lever Shims
Our Marlin 39 Lever Shim Pak Assortments BELOW are as follows;
2 Pak comes in .002"
4 Pak comes with 2 each .002" and .003"
6 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003" and .004"
8 Pak comes with 2 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
12 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003", .004"
20 Pak comes with 4 each .002", .003". .004", .005" and .006"
24 Pak comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
30 Pak Gunsmith Special Assortment comes with 6 each .002", .003", .004", .005" and .006"
Choose ANY Pak and Specify Your Requested Thickness in Comment Box
Any thickness from 002" to 010"
Custom Assortments Available by
Request
You can choose a Quantity and Specify requested Thickness from Drop-Down Box
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Wolff Marlin Rifle Springs
Marlin Rifle Springs
Wolff Marlin Rifle Performance Pak
Reduced Power
For use in 94, 95, 336 and 444 series only. Not for 39A
This pak contains Reduced
Power Hammer Spring, Straight Body Design
and Finger Lever Plunger Spring, Reduced Power.
Pak helps improve
functions most wanted for Cowboy Action Shooting.
Stock No. 33110.....$15.95
Wolff 33110 ~ $15.95 ~ Free USA ONLY Shipping w/ Tracking
Marlin / Henry Rifle Hammer Spring ~ Barrel Shaped
Wolff 32501
~ Choose Reduced Power 32501 or Extra Power 16401~
While not specifically made for Henry, many guys are having success with this Marlin RP Spring 32501 (and the 33101 Straight Spring) in Henry Centerfire Rifles Too!
See Our Tech Tip and Thanks to Mike in AZ
Reduced Power - Barrel Shape Design
Over All Length = 1.490"
Fits Marlin 39A, 94, 95, 336 and 444 Series
R.P. Stock No. 32501.....$ 11.95
Extra Power - Barrel Shape Design
Over All Length = 1.590"
Fits Marlin 39A, 94, 95, 336 and 444 Series
E.P. Stock No. 16401.....$ 11.95
Free USA ONLY Shipping w/ Tracking
~ Choose Reduced Power RP or Extra Power EP from Drop-Down Box ~ V
Choose a 2 Pak and $ave
Marlin / Henry Straight RP Hammer Spring ~ Wolff 33101
Not made specifically for Henry Rifles, many guys are having success with this spring (and the 32501) in Henry Centerfire Rifles Too!
This spring 33101 may need an additional #6 Shim Washer in event of Light Strikes in the Henry Rifle - See Our Tech Tip
Click Here to See Our Tech Tip on the Henry Rifle Page
RP Reduced Power ~ Straight Body design Optimal for Cowboy Action Shooting in Marlin Rifles.
Reduced Power 33101 - Straight Body Shape Design
Over All Length = 1.290"
Fits Marlin 39A, 94, 95, 336 and 444 Series
Stock No. 33101.....$ 11.95
Free USA ONLY Shipping w/ Tracking
Choose a 2 Pak / $21 to Add a Reduced Power 32501 Barrel Spring and $ave
~ Choose Single Spring 33101 or Combo Pak 33101/32501 from Drop-Down Box ~ V
Item # Marlin 983 Bolt Shim
Marlin Rimfire Rifle Bolt Shims
Marlin 983 Bolt-Action .22-Caliber Target Rifle Bolt Shims
Marlin 917VS .17 HMR Rifle Bolt Shims
Bolt Shims for Marlin Bolt .22 Rifle
Models 80 ~ 880 ~ 981 ~ 982 ~ 982L ~ 982S ~ 982VS ~ 983 ~ 983S ~ 983T
Marlin .17 Rifle Models 917V ~ 917VS
Also Matching J.C. Higgins Models made by Marlin
Fits Many Models Not Listed - Check Your Bolt Diameter
Also Fits Other Marlin Variants with a .440" to .443" Breech Bolt Front Shank and a .605" to .630" OD Breech Bolt Rear
How does a Bolt Shim work?
The actual head space is in the recessed face of the bolt. Shimming between the two bolt halves ensures the bolt is up tight against the breech. If the bolt is not up tight against the breech it tends to cause misfires and light strikes.
When the bolt action rifle’s bolt locking surfaces become worn increases in the headspace can cause light firing pin strikes, poor ignition (misfires), looseness of the bolt, and loss of accuracy. Excessive headspace causes the bolt to feel loose.
Also Used for Adjusting after Re-Barreling
If you are getting misfires and light strikes shimming the bolt is a good way to solve it.
TriggerShims Bolt Shims come in the following assortments, Buy Multiple Paks and Save $
NEW 5 Piece Kits ~ Include .0015" Shims for Finer Adjustment
- 4 Pak Assortment - $11 includes 1 each .002", .003", .004" and .005"
- 5 Pak Assortment - $14 includes 1 each .0015", .002", .003", .004" and .005"
- Use Drop-Down V and Buy 2X Double or 3X Triple Pak and Save $
- 2 Shim Pak - $7.50 *Specify your size in Box Below .0015" or .002" - .007"
- You can Request Your Own Assortment Thicknesses In Box Below
- Includes Free ~ First Class Mail Economy Shipping
Bolt Shim Size .450" X .595"
Item# M983/BS ~ Bolt Shim Pak
Price includes Free Economy Shipping U.S.
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Link to: MARLIN / GLENFIELD RIFLE SCHEMATICS at Numrich Gun Parts Corporation
Link to: Marlin 917 Bolt Disassembly Video by LSS Firearms
Item # Marlin XT-22 Bolt Shim
Marlin XT-22 Rimfire Rifle Bolt Shims
Use Kimber 82G Bolt Shims
Link To: Use Kimber 82G Bolt ShimsBolt Shim Instructions
Bolt Shim Instructions
LANCE'S TECH TIP:
Rimfire Bolt Shim Installation
~ A General Guide ~
Rimmed Cartridges use the thickness of the cartridge rim for head-spacing.
.22 Rimfires Headspace on the Case Rim, and the actual head space is in the recessed face of the bolt.
Generally Speaking there is extra room left in production guns between the Bolt and Breech to accommodate a wide variety of ammunition with varying rim thicknesses
You should first measure the depth of your bolt face pocket to insure it meets SAAMI minimum depth.
Shimming between the two bolt halves ensures the bolt is seating the cartridge up gently against the breech with your chosen brand of ammunition.
You can use our color coded numbered shims like a gauge to find the when the bolt face touches the barrel breech face, and then calculate where you want to be with your bolt headspace depth and rim thickness measurements.
I cannot tell you which shim best works with your rifle, you decide that yourself by fitting and feel and
by shooting.
Installing Bolt Shims requires fitting by hand, and checking with the Bolt installed in the Rifle, and Locked Down -
you do not measure with the Bolt out of the Rifle.
To establish the Bolt/Breech fit, shims are installed and fitted on an empty chamber.
If possible it may give you a better feel if you leave the extractors off some rifles while fitting shims.
Start with a 4 or 5 Pak of shims, install the .0015" or .002" thinnest shim and see how your bolt closes,
if it seems to close as normal, then continue to install each thicker shim until the bolt starts to close harder than normal.
At the point where your bolt begins to close hard, that was the amount of slack that was in your bolt,
measured by whatever shim or shims combined were needed to bring the bolt up tight to the breech.
Now it is best to remove that shim, and step back one number, example would be if a .005" Red shim causes the bolt handle to close harder than normal,
then take it out and install a .004" Purple.
If you have to force or put undue stress on your bolt to close it, you should reduce the number of shims.
You will generally only use 1 of the 4 or 5 shims in the package, but you can stack shims together if needed.
When you have the correct shim installed, your bolt should close normally or just (ever-so) slightly tighter than normal.
If the bolt closes slightly tight, it is best to back up one step, remove .001"
Put a very small drop of oil on the shim.
Now you can go to the range and with the barrel pointed in a safe direction, once again check fit with your favorite ammo.
Due to variations in rim thickness, you may have to reduce the thickness of shims, remember you have already removed all the excess headspace from the bolt/breech,
so now the only thing to do is remove thickness (shims) if / as needed to get to your sweet spot or required headspace for the rim thickness of your favorite cartridge.
For Longest Shim Life use a drop of oil or a (very small amount of) grease on your shim.
If you have to force or put undue stress on your bolt to close it, you should reduce the number of shims.
A minimum of clearance should be maintained, while maintaining proper headspace. Do not put undue stress on the bolt by shimming too tightly as it is unnecessary!
At no time do you want to force the bolt to close, did I explain that clearly?
If you have any question, use a headspace gauge to check for proper headspace.
Bolt Shims have in many instances cured light strikes.
Will they help with Accuracy? Don't take my word for it,
Read our Customer Reviews or ask our Customers
Simply Chambering More Consistently Yields More Consistent Results.
Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed, if you feel you receive no benefit you may send your shims back for a Full Refund.
TriggerShims Bolt Shim Instructions Copyright June/2023
Click Here for ~ Everything You Need To Know About Headspace from Kurt the Gunsmith
V4/2024
Rimfire Rifle Bolt Shim Index
BoltShim-INDEX 9/24
Our Ever Expanding Selection of Rimfire Rifle Bolt Shims
Links to Our List of .22 Rifle Bolt and Barrel Shims
- Anschutz 54 ~ Now In Stock!
- Bergara B-14R Rimfire Bolt Shims
- CZ and BRNO Rimfire Bolt Shims
- CZ 457 Rimfire Bolt Shims
- Kimber 82G Target Rifle Bolt Shims
- Lithgow LA 101 and SA 2020 Rimfire
- Marlin 80 / 983 Rimfire Bolt Shims
- Mossberg 44 U.S. Bolt
- Mossberg 144 LSB Bolt
- Remington 5 Bolt Shims
- Remington 40X Bolt Shims
- Remington 504T Bolt Shims
- Remington 513T / 521T Rimfire Rifle
- Remington 540X Bolt Shims
- Ruger American Rimfire Bolt Shims
- Ruger 77/17 77/22 Bolt Shims
- Savage BMag Bolt Shims
- Savage MKII Bolt Shims - Prototype
- Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire
- Suhl 150 Rimfire Rifle
- Tikka T1x and Sako P72 / M78 Rimfire Rifle / Walther KK300
- Walther KK500 Rimfire Bolt Shims
- Winchester 43 and 52 Bolt Shims
- Winchester 69 and 75 Bolt Shims
- CZ 455/457 Barrel Shims
- 10/22 Barrel Shims
- 2500X and Trident Barrel Shims
- 3/4" Shank Bull Barrel Shims
~ Barrel Shims ~
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Unsolicited Testimonial:
Just a friendly note on the bolt shims I purchased and installed. My 5 shot group went from dime size at 50 yds to everyone touching and not being able to count individual holes.
Thank You for a Great Product ~ Riley in WV
Unsolicited Testimonial:
Lance,
I simply wanted to say thank you for providing Bolt Shims. My first one installed was on my Bergara B-14 22 Trainer. I won the club season matches in 2022. It's more accurate now than my winning season. After seeing an improvement, in an already accurate rifle, I've shimmed my Bergara Shooting Rimfire barreled action, two CZ 457, my 2020 Springfield, and my my 54 Annie. The Anschutz allowed for 5th place in the IR 50/50 factory class last year. I shimmed it yesterday. The common fliers were less frequent and overall consistency was improved. A noticeable improvement was seen in all the rifles.
Thanks again for offering a great product ~ Rob in NC
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