My hunting buddy gave me his 30-30 with shells jambed between the tube and shell lifter. The lever was in the down position with 2 shells under it. When I took it apart the lifter is made out of tin. Can I replace the tin lifter with the solid cast style with no machining or fitting? Will this stop the shells from popping out of the tube when levering? Bob
Win.94 Shell lifter
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Goto http://stevespages.com/ipb-winchester-94.html in the schematic part 30 the carrier is what you want to replace and part 33 has a raised portion on the tip that part 30 fits over. I believe the piece on tip of 33 stops the cartridges from coming from the mag when the carrier is lifted. Check its condition , that MAY be what let the other cartridges to come under the carrier. I also believe you can replace the tin carrier with a latter case carrier but not from a pre-64 1894, I believe you need one of the newer cast carriers. This is what I was told when I inquired about doing the same thing. If I am wrong, I sure someone who has done it will correct me.
Bearman.
Had a look at the schematics and then at the used parts of the rifle that is tore apart. I think your right about part#33 called the link. It looks wore at the front part that holds the shells in the tube. I will order both parts and give it a try. Thanks for the link. Bob
Had a look at the schematics and then at the used parts of the rifle that is tore apart. I think your right about part#33 called the link. It looks wore at the front part that holds the shells in the tube. I will order both parts and give it a try. Thanks for the link. Bob
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The link is the part that stops the shells from popping out. This part failing is quite common on the Post 64's. Replacement with a new part is the best option, but failing that, peening may help provided it is not too brittle.
