Hello and a Model 94 question
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Hello and a Model 94 question
Hi, I just picked up a late 30's 94 carbine and have a question about cycling the lever. Mine works fairly smoothly except when the action is initially opened and the bolt engages the hammer. There's a definite resistance when the hammer reaches the halfcock position. Working the action quickly pretty much masks the issue. No issues when closing or if the hammer has already been cocked. The hammer and bolt underside both appear to be smooth. Is this normal for a 94? I also own a model 92, so maybe I'm just a wee bit spoiled! Thanks. JP
Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
Welcome. Yes, normal.
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Hobie
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Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
Hi & Welcome
Like Hobie said, I have a few 94s & each one is different, seems like the older the slicker
ollogger
Like Hobie said, I have a few 94s & each one is different, seems like the older the slicker
ollogger
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Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
and Welcom to THE Forum!
Yep, normal. You're winding up the mainspring to deliver enough force to pop that primer. What you might also be feeling is the carrier over coming its return spring and raising the carrier along with the lever "camming" over center in dropping the link down to gain the room inside for that length cartridge. There's a "bit" more going on inside a 94 than inside an 1892.
Yep, normal. You're winding up the mainspring to deliver enough force to pop that primer. What you might also be feeling is the carrier over coming its return spring and raising the carrier along with the lever "camming" over center in dropping the link down to gain the room inside for that length cartridge. There's a "bit" more going on inside a 94 than inside an 1892.
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Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
Then I guess the 92 will still remain my favorite! Thanks. JP
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Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
Same here; my .30-30 need was fulfilled with a Marlin 336.rzepko6194 wrote:Then I guess the 92 will still remain my favorite! Thanks. JP
However, I think the prettiest gun I've got is my (only) 1894 - a .375 Winchester 'Big Bore' model. That gun is so nice looking I could forgive any amount of 'rattle-and-clunk'...
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Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
Welcome and I wish they would fix that.
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Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
WELCOME...i really like the 'rattle-and-clunk' of a Win.94, let's people know where i am when i fall down... :)
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Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
Buy several more 94s and compare! Yup, you'll find all your levergun answers and advise...with some humor added in...right here. Welcome!
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Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
Howdy,That's the same cycling feel I have with my '61'94.It has a pretty stiff main spring and makes me wonder why the 94 was designed with a strain screw.Whether the strain screw is in or out,I do not notice any difference(trigger pull or hammer thrust).
Vic
Winchester Model 94(61').32 Winchester Special
Winchester Model 94(61').32 Winchester Special
Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
Welcome !
Late 30's Model 94 ? No, that's not normal - Please send it to me for extensive testing.......... .
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Late 30's Model 94 ? No, that's not normal - Please send it to me for extensive testing.......... .
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Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
Victor,victor wrote:Howdy,That's the same cycling feel I have with my '61'94.It has a pretty stiff main spring and makes me wonder why the 94 was designed with a strain screw.Whether the strain screw is in or out,I do not notice any difference(trigger pull or hammer thrust).
Having owned well over 14 Win 94s of most vintages here's my theory on the strain spring.
They put it in there to make it easier to assemble the rifle. Put the tang together, back the strain screw out to relieve some of the tension on the main spring then assemble the rifle and crank down the strain screw.
Probably isn't the real reason, but it works for me.
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Re: Hello and a Model 94 question
Joe,
Your theory would not surprise me.I just read my original owners manual for the 94 and in the very short disassemble instructions it reads(CAUTION:Do not move main spring strain screw as this changes hammer blow and trigger pull.)If it does.I can't notice it.The screw in my 94 is in tight.I'm afraid if I back it off I'll end up losing it.
Your theory would not surprise me.I just read my original owners manual for the 94 and in the very short disassemble instructions it reads(CAUTION:Do not move main spring strain screw as this changes hammer blow and trigger pull.)If it does.I can't notice it.The screw in my 94 is in tight.I'm afraid if I back it off I'll end up losing it.
Vic
Winchester Model 94(61').32 Winchester Special
Winchester Model 94(61').32 Winchester Special