Winchester 94 problems

[HChammer]

I posted this in the gun smithing forum but I figured it might get more attention here.

Looking for some help with a old 94. When I go to load a round in it appears that the carrier blocks the spring cover from going in to allow the rounds into the magazine. Now if I lever it a bit and push the carrier down I can load it until the gun is levered again.

Is This a common problem? How can I fix it? I'm assuming something is binding a bit and not allowing the carrier to drop down all the way?

Thanks in advance,
Luke

 

[madtrapper143]

The carrier pivot screw could be too tight or galled a little. Could also be a little dirt in the wrong place.

Darryl

 

[snoopycda]

Are you loading over another round, topping up so to speak?
If so, that is normal, leave the rim of the cartridge sticking out of the loading gate a little, then push the consecutive rounds in leaving their rims out as well until the last round is loaded..

 

[HChammer]

No even with the first round or trying to push the gate open with my thumb, However using a small screw driver thru the loadig gate I can push the carrier down and out of the way and then I can load. As soon as its racked again the problem returns.

 

[smoji]

Could be something binding but more likely a worn out carrier spring.

 

[Lodi]

Try tightening the screw directly to the rear of the loading port.

 

[HChammer]

Yeah it was a worn out carrier spring..