Winchester model 100

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Bought a model 100 a while back and just got around to trying it. Would not fire, so while kicking myself in the butt for buying it without trying it (I bought it off Gunbroker) I disassembled it and found the firing pin spring to be binding, not allowing the pin to contact the primer at all. Reversed the spring and reassembled the rifle. Works perfectly now. I guess that was the reason for no reserve on the auction and why I got it so cheap. Now I have a rifle that will fire four rounds of 308 as fast as I can pull the trigger but doubt that I will ever use it to hunt, cause I'm really a bolt gun guy. Paid about $400 for it. Maybe I can make a bit of money if I sell it. Anyone know what a nice 100 with a period 4 power Weaver scope mounted on a period tip off would be worth, now that it works as advertised?
 
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Bought a model 100 a while back and just got around to trying it. Would not fire, so while kicking myself in the butt for buying it without trying it (I bought it off Gunbroker) I disassembled it and found the firing pin spring to be binding, not allowing the pin to contact the pin at all. Reversed the spring and reassembled the rifle. Works perfectly now. I guess that was the reason for no reserve on the auction and why I got it so cheap. Now I have a rifle that will fire four rounds of 308 as fast as I can pull the trigger but doubt that I will ever use it to hunt, cause I'm really a bolt gun guy. Paid about $400 for it. Maybe I can make a bit of money if I sell it. Anyone know what a nice 100 with a period 4 power Weaver scope mounted on a period tip off would be worth, now that it works as advertised?
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I suppose it has its following but it's not really an overly desirable gun these days. Value depends on whether it is pre-64 (cut checkering) or post-64 (impressed basket weave) and whether it has had the firing pin recall completed. Also the usual factors like cut stocks or poor condition make it worth less. I doubt the scope adds any value. I sold mine and switched to an 88 when it jammed on me in the field. Without seeing it, I would assume $375 to $500. Reality is probably more like $425. I don't think I would pay that but I'm sure somebody would. Glad to hear that you got it working properly though and it should make a fun gun for the range.
 
The firing pin recall is not that big a deal. If your in the states call 1-800-852-5734. If in Canada call 1-905-797-2700.

These folks will replace the pin no charge but you will have to get the gun to them. If you go any other gunsmith to get it done he will have to order the two parts in and you will be charged for the parts plus installation. About a hundred bucks according to a fella I spoke with that got it done.

Iam in the process of shipping one to the Canadian site to get the pin changed on a M-100 of one of my camp members.
 
I did my own.
I believe they send up a $35 cheque to help the pin replacement cost.
The kicker is.......before they send up the new firing pin, they want the
old one first. And it takes a while to get it.
Some smiths I know have boughten one and then send your's in to
get the replacement. One chap I know kept the $35 kitting without
telling the owner.
Little bonus so to speak.
 
The Canadian guy is WR Long, there just outside Couburg Ont. He is back from holiday as I spoke with him this week.

He can send you just the parts but he needs authorization from Winchester in the states to do it as his contract is to physically replace the pins. They must have the old ones.
 
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