Model 94 bent screw

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I recently disassembled the forend, magazine tube and stock from a pre-64 Model 94, because I am refinishing the wood.

Anyways, I noticed that the long, thin screw that goes through the forend barrel band is bent. The previous owner must have had it apart at least once, because sling studs had been installed. But there are no tool marks on any of the screws, so I don't think the gun was tinkered with much.

I'm just wondering why this screw would be bent; does is happen over time due to recoil perhaps?

Ninepointer
 
In my understanding, when replacing the screw with a new one, the proper proceedure prior to assembly was to place it on a flat surface and bend it by giving it a tap with a small hammer at the mid point. This proceedure works well in my experience with the pre '64 models.

John S.
 
madtrapper143 said:
I think when the old crafstmen at Winchester assembled them they bent them to fit easier. Try to re install a straight one. It would test the patience of Job.

cheers Darryl
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Where were you in April? I frigged with one for over an hour trying to get it inplace...:(
A two piece screw like the Colt large ar15 pins would be a much better idea IMHO.
 
Ooops! Being a perfectionist, I went ahead and staightened the screw:eek: . Fortunately, it didn't straighten all that much. Only five more coats of tung oil to go before I re-assemble and find out how the screw fits.

Ninepointer
 
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