Wincester 94 Help

[drache]

I just got a Winchester 94 in the mail (used) and the lever seems really loose. With the lever open there seems to be a lot of side to side play as well as just seems really easy to start closing the lever compared to my dads. With mine it seems a stiff breeze could close the lever.

Just wonder if this is normal for a '67 Winchester and if not how do I go about fixing it?

 

[Mount Sweetness]

Does it work without issues, 100%? Does it cycle ammo, 100%? If yes, no problems, well used worked in gun.

 

[iceman2]

The post 64s were looser than the pre 64s. I have heard of people putting shims on each side of the lever where the hinge pin goes through (small thin brass washers) Other than that sort of the nature of the beast unless it i really worn. Another site to ask this on is www.levergunscommunity.com great bunch of people there and lots of knowledge gladly shared. Good luck

 

[drache]

Does it work without issues, 100%? Does it cycle ammo, 100%? If yes, no problems, well used worked in gun.

Yup it appears to cycle ammo fine. Dont have a chance for a test fire for 3 more days though.

 

[Woodbeef]

ooppppssss.................dt

 

[Woodbeef]

Typical of the early post 64 Model 94s. Just one of the reasons they sell for $300 or less. They tend to droop too.

 

[ben hunchak]

They all droop when they get older, but it's kinda std. for a '94.

 

[8mmpeter]

It`s like shooting pool.........




..............with a rope

 

[730win94]

I just got a post 64 in the mail, too. Its the same as you describe, drache. I still have not seen another 94 as tight as my 1908 man. 30wcf

 

[FLHTCUI]

If you get real serious about your new gun here is a link for your viewing pleasure.
http://www.castbullet.com/misc/tdown.htm
Tight Groups,
Rob

 

[Mike Webb]

You have discovered one of the reasons 94's from 64 to about 72 are regarded as a pile of crap. In my opinion people have a lot of nerve to even charge more than $200 for this vintage of 94's.