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TAKEDOWN FOR WINCHESTER M 100

MOONED
Does anyone know where I can find a "link" to take this firearm apart? Or, if you have one and have performed this your self.

I recently acquired one and found that there was a recall on the firing pin. I called Winchester and they did not have this serial number on file as being repaired. Also, I purchased it from the original owner and he claims to never have been aware of a recall.

Thanks in advance,

Aaron
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  • joel_black
    The most important thing to know about taking it down is that you must lock the bolt back before attempting to remove it from its stock.
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  • Ambrose
    I took an 88 apart once, years ago,--it required the use of slave pins. I would imagine the 100 does, too.
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  • TRAP55
    http://stevespages.com/ipb-winchester-100.html
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  • jar
    I tried that! now I would tell you to take it to a qualified smith.
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    THE 100 DOES NOT REQUIRE 'SLAVE PINS'. REMOVE THE FRONT SLING SWIVEL AND THE SCREW AT THE REAR OF THE TRIGGER GUARD, PULL THE OPERATING HANDLE ALL THE WAY BACK AND LIFT THE BARREL UP AND OUT OF THE STOCK. WHEN REPLACEING THE ACTION BACK INTO THE STOCK (SAME WAY) WATCH OUT FOR THE 'CLIP RELEASE', YOU MAY HAVE TO 'NUDGE' IT TO THE REAR.
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  • MOONED
    Thanks all for the replies. Over the long weekend, I'll take it apart. I do have a qualified gunsmith close by in the event it appears to complicated.

    Aaron
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  • 11b6r
    Aaron- remove the mag, turn the rifle so you can look into the mag well, draw the bolt to the rear. When firing pin swaps were made, they stamped a letter on the "roof" of the receiver. If you can't see that letter, and Winchester says not repaired, DO NOT SHOOT IT. Problem was the tip of the FP could snap off, and be lodged in the bolt, protruding- and gun would fire full auto until mag was empty. REALLY bad ju-ju. And if you ask, Winchester will give you an owner's manual.
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  • MOONED
    Thanks for the info. I have already done that and there is no stamp visible when the magazine is removed. When I spoke to Winchester a couple of weeks ago, they mentioned that after the initial recall, gunsmiths all over were replacing the firing pin and they would be issue a check for payment. Thus, no stamping would have been visible in the mag well. They also keep a record by serial number of which firearms have had the recall completed on. Mine (according to their records) has not had the firing pin replaced. So, obviously I want to have it repaired.
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    "draw the bolt to the rear. When firing pin swaps were made, they stamped a letter on the "roof" of the receiver."...........this was only done at a 'factory repair center', most gunsmith replaced firing pins do not have this mark. A replacement firing pin will have 2 'flat sides', if it is completely round you need a new one.
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  • MBK
    Winchester recorded serial numbers on rifles that go the repair pins.

    They are free but the old pin had to be returned. There is an 800 number you can call. 1-800-852-5734
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  • 41 nut
    If you are going to have the firing pin replaced why do you want to disassemble the rifle. Winchester (Olin) will only send a new style firing pin to a qualified gunsmith that they have previously approved to do the warrenty work. Changing the firing pin is a bit complicated. Not something you want to attempt yourself.
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