94 Winchester Frozen Lever

860ford

January 15, 2011 15:29

Just got a 94 Winchester,post 64 model, with a lever that is frozen(stuck) in the closed position. Lever will only move a few degrees. I have no history on the gun. Any idea as to what is wrong and how to fix?

Thanks

Paul

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  darksider

  January 15, 2011 16:01

  stick a rod down the muzzleas far as it will go mark it remove and place along side of barreled action to determine if there is a stuck case in the chamber. also check to make sure the lever pin is all the way by removing the screw or the left side of the receiver. if the wrong screw was used that pin could work its way out into the screw hole and you will not be able to open the action

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  47studebaker

  January 15, 2011 17:20

  Is a scope or mounts on the rifle? Ran into a 30-30 with screws too long in the mount, dragged on the "bolt".

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  BigLoop22

  January 15, 2011 17:30

  Paul,
  
  The guys have given you good advice. There could be a few more things to check. One that comes to mind is a loose, or bent, loading gate. The loading gate CAN interfere with the guts of the gun. You could also have a loose cartridge guide. Check all of the screws on the outside of the receiver for tightness.
  
  EDIT:
  
  Here is a very good tutorial on taking apart a Post-64 Model 94, with nice photographs, too:
  
  http://www.castbullet.com/misc/tdown.htm
  
  Junior did an excellent job.[;)]

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  dcs shooters

  January 15, 2011 19:10

  Had the same thing with a Marlin. The screw that holds the loading gate was just loose.

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  860ford

  January 16, 2011 17:45

  Mystery solved!
  
  When I removed one of the screws I noticed there was a very heavy coat of wax on the gun. The wax had dried out. The rear end of the link and the block were "glued" to the frame. I finally got them to break free.
  
  Thanks for your help.
  
  Paul

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  countryfarmer

  January 16, 2011 17:48

  Easy fix...good job and enjoy

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