What are the best mods to slick up a Winchester 1894 , with out breaking the bank

[profeser]

I have a Winchester 1894, the gun is really nice , the only thing that bugs me is cycling the action, its a bit tough, I want to slick up some parts so I can cycle the gun smoother and faster, I dont wanna spend a tone on it, Any advice would be appreciated



Thanks

 

[kamlooky]

Buy a 336 to keep it company.

 

[gtrussell]

Going from bad, to worse here buddy!

 

[nomad 68]

Buy a 336 to keep it company.

Ha ha,i was going to say trade it for one.

 

[Calum]

Gun grease what slides and oil what pivots...change the oil when needed.

 

[profeser]

would polishing any parts make a difference

 

[mbogo3]

Anything pre 64 shouldn't need tweeking? The later caveman models yes.

 

[Calum]

would polishing any parts make a difference

IMHO nothing general use over several months or years can't do and with less risk of messing something up by taking it apart.

Perhaps some Win folks will chime in soon.

 

[profeser]

Its a pre 64 made in 1952

 

[two-dogs]

I have a Winchester 1894, the gun is really nice , the only thing that bugs me is cycling the action, its a bit tough, I want to slick up some parts so I can cycle the gun smoother and faster, I dont wanna spend a tone on it, Any advice would be appreciated



Thanks

I've heard that Slick 50 will slicken!
I think a real good cleaning and a little light lube should do the trick on a good old pre '64 94.

 

[gtrussell]

what?

would polishing any parts make a difference

When you polish your part,does it make a difference to you?

 

[Kilo Charlie]

Disassemble it, there are lots of vids on the Internet. I saw one that was great by Down East Gunworks, IIRC.
Polish up your breechbolt a bit if you like, and the bolt raceways in the receiver. You can also lightly touch up your trigger, sear and hammer notch; just make sure there are no burrs or tool marks, don't remove a bunch of metal. Really, just a good cleaning/lube helps lots, as some posters indicated.
A couple accuracy tips as well, are to polish the inside of the forward barrel band and to slightly enlarge the hole between the barrel and mag tube where the aft barrel band screw goes through.