Winchester Model 100

[transitsc]

I recently aquired a Winchester model 100 from a fine CGN member. The question I have of the members is: does anyone remember the recal on the firing pins on these? Can I still contact Winchester to see if the rifle has been repaired? If it hasn't been repaired what next, can a local gunsmith do it? Anyhelp would be appreciated.

 

[SandRoad]

I believe the recall is still in effect and you should contact Winchester for details. Local gunsmiths can do it (I think that winchester would send them the parts and a set payment)

The problem was firing pin breakage which could leave a part of the firing pin jammed and protruding from the bolt face and setting off a cartridge before the bolt was locked.

 

[Rod B]

Keith Long used to be the Winchester Warranty gunsmith when they were in Coburg.

I think Keith moved to Bewdley.

Perhaps another member of CGN would be able to provide an address or email addy for this shop.

Rod.

 

[gunrunner100]

I have done countless firing pins for the Winchester Recall and have pins on hand. I don't have the info right now as I am presently at work (on break). Send me a PM and I will try to get the info for you.
A call to the Winchester Firing Pin Recall number and giving them your serial #, will generally aid in telling you if your pin has been changed, without having to visually inspect the rifle by taking it apart.
Breakage and peening over of the back end in the bolt could cause the rifle to go full auto or causing a slam fire. If you have any doubts, put the rifle away until you can be absolutely sure of it's repair state.

 

[Killzone]

I had one done just last year. There was no charge.

Call Winchester.

 

[gunrunner100]

Winchester Product Service 1-800-852-5734 or write to Winchester Firing Pin replacement Notice, PO Box 10 Cottage Hills Illinois 62018- Attention Product Service Dept.

 

[transitsc]

Thanks gunrunner100 for all the help. I'll p.m. you photos and let you know what I get from Winchester.

 

[beretta boy]

Keith Long - W.R. Long
4992 Rice Lake Drive
Bewdley, On. K0L 1E0
(905) 797-2700

 

[Reddcarr]

Call Winchester, get your firing pin and cheque for 38 bucks USD and slap it in there, it's easy

 

[kamlooky]

Not sure if times have changed, but back in the day Winchester would only send you a new firing pin when they had your old one.

 

[Reddcarr]

Yes you have to send the old pin and serial number to them in Cottage Hills. You get a new pin and cross pin, and a cheque. Just did one yesterday

 

[LawrenceN]

Keith Long in Bwedley did mine several years ago. If you're even basically tool handy it's a very easy process.

 

[CranePete]

Wasn’t an asterisk stamped/added to the serial number signifying the repair had been done, or am I thinking of a different Winchester?
CranePete

 

[Reddcarr]

Maybe if a gunsmith did it?

 

[A&Shuntr]

Why are you people responding to a thread that is almost 20 years old?

 

[Reddcarr]

Because there are still countless 100s without the recall done and it might save someone from getting hurt?

 

[guy329]

I contacted Winchester two years ago, with a phone number from their website. A real person answers or calls you back. They want the old firing pin, the rifle serial number, and an address. A few weeks later a new firing pin and a check arrive in the mail. Very painless process. Replacing the firing pin is a simple DIY procedure.

 

[Reddcarr]

When I called recently it sounded like someone's grandma on the other end of the line. Great customer service.

 

[A&Shuntr]

Because there are still countless 100s without the recall done and it might save someone from getting hurt?

Ah, Didn't realize you are a consumer safety advocate, what`s the latest on the other 4,692 recalls in the firearms industry? Keep up the good work!

 

[SuperCub]

Why are you people responding to a thread that is almost 20 years old?

Took me some doing and about 2 seconds to get over that fact that it's an old thread. <sarc>