UPDATE:Proper Winchester 1894 Takedown Operation

[CBinNH]

Can someone give me a crash course in the correct way to operate the takedown feature on a 1894 Winchester? A local shop has one in 25-35 & I would like to disassemble it. They are not sure how to do it either. Thanks.

[Terry Murbach]

Can someone give me a crash course in the correct way to operate the takedown feature on a 1894 Winchester? A local shop has one in 25-35 & I would like to disassemble it. They are not sure how to do it either. Thanks.

LET'S SEE...RELEASE THE MAGAZINE OUT AT THE END OF THE BARREL AND PULL THE MAGAZINE FORWARD. UNLOCK AND UN-SCREW THE BARREL UNTIL IT FALLS TO THE GROUND, SAY LOTSA NASTY WORDS...ASK FOR A LARGE DISCOUNT WHILE IT IS STILL ON THE GROUND...

[Shasta]

With the action in the open position, lift the magazine tube lever (located on the end of the magazine tube) and use the lever to turn the magazine counter-clockwise several complete turns until the tube is un-threaded. With the tube either removed or at least moved forward a few inches, grasp the receiver in one hand and the forearm in the other and turn the fore-arm/barrel assembly counter-clockwise one quarter turn. The barrel & forearm assembly should then freely seperate from the receiver.

Do not use the buttstock to turn the receiver portion as it is possible to crack the wood. If the rifle has not been taken down in a long while, the two halves may require a bit of WD-40, Liquid Wrench, or other loosening agent. A few light taps with a soft mallet may be helpful if it is really stuck

SHASTA

[Malamute]

As has been mentioned, but I'll beat upon it again, With the action open then procede with further takedown process. If the action is not open (bolt open), you can bend or break the extractor.


If it doesnt look like it's going to come apart, try the penetrating oil. If that doesnt do it, look more carefully. I've seen one model 55 that was epoxied together at the receiver extension/receiver junction. People didnt know that there was a way to adjust the slack in the takedown mechanism when they got a little loose. I've heard of them being welded and soldered also.

[Pete44ru]

Do yerself a favor, and don't take it down until you get her home !

Meybe you kin get a better discount on the price, 'cause "it won't come apart, and I don't know how worn it is".

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[CBinNH]

Thanks for all the help gents.

[Terry Murbach]

HEY GUYS, THANKS FOR THE CORRECTION OF MY FOX PAW.

[CBinNH]

OK, I got my hands on it. First, it has had the barrel cut down to carbine length. There are four holes D&T'd in the barrel. Owner claims for long scope by Winchester . Bore looks nice. The take-down tube is cut to button mag length. It did not operate the conventional way. It has a screw through it near the take-down lever. It came apart easily, does not have play when re-assembled. Serial# in the mid 900 K range. Not a lot of blue. Wood looks good. Maybe worth $400 for a project? Maybe someone needs the rear half of a rifle? Oh well, I'm passing on it. I can get pics if someone else was interested.

[COSteve]

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