Winchester 1894 Issue

Rex Mahan

July 20, 2011 09:19

I have an 1894 Carbine that has an issue when fired. Everything works fine but when you it fires the lever pops open? Any thoughts?

Rex

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  Bert H.

  July 20, 2011 11:13

  Hold on to the lever tighter[:0]

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  Spider7115

  July 20, 2011 11:17

  quote:Originally posted by Bert H.
  Hold on to the lever tighter[:0]
  
  I was going to say that but I thought you'd call me a smart azz. [:D]

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  Rex Mahan

  July 20, 2011 11:42

  Well I guess you made it home OK Bert?

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  cussedemgun

  July 20, 2011 12:58

  Mr. Mahan,
  
  The design of the modern rifle & cartridge is for pressure to expand the brass case & grip the chamber walls to provide a seal. If there is any oil in the chamber or on the brass, it will slip rather than grip thus hammering the bolt to the rear. Even sizing lube residue from reloading can increase the condition you describe.
  
  Swab your chamber with a clean, dry patch, then wipe your ammo with a rag slightly dampened with alcohol, & try again!
  
  Hope this helps, Jim

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  Bert H.

  July 20, 2011 13:43

  quote:Originally posted by Rex Mahan
  Well I guess you made it home OK Bert?
  
  
  
  
  Yes, I did... a long day behind the wheel, but I made it home in just over 15-hours.

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