Smokestack SASS#87384 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I made this quick video in response to a friend asking how to clear a double feed or failure to extract in an 1873 or 1866 Winchester type rifle. Hope this is helpful to those who were unaware that it can be done without taking the gun apart. With a bit of practice this can usually be resolved in under 5 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creeker, SASS #43022 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Great information and explanation. I can't tell you how many times I have assisted to clear a FTE from 73 rifles at the unloading table and had the shooter asking how did I do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Drifter Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Good info Smokestack. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 A suggestion. Check the extraction groove on your brass. Starline has the widest and deepest groove that the receiver extractor can get hold of. RP has the narrowest groove and the Extractor can and will ride up out of the groove. Others fall in between. If you have a rifle that fails to extract some rounds, check the head stamps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palo Verde, SASS # 56522 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Or, you can get the entire DVD showing how to clear all three common '73 jams here https://pvgunworks.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokestack SASS#87384 Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 To be clear, the video I posted was not part of anyone’s DVD. It’s my own work and my motivation for making it was to help a friend out, not to make money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Smokestack SASS#87384 said: To be clear, the video I posted was not part of anyone’s DVD. It’s my own work and my motivation for making it was to help a friend out, not to make money. Thought you got rich make'n BBQ's Great video OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokestack SASS#87384 Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 1 hour ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Thought you got rich make'n BBQ's Great video OLG Shhh. Don’t tell everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 I have this happen twice lately with a 73 that I shoot once in a while,,, couldn't figure out how it happened, never had it happen with my Marlins.. I thought the extractor was weak but couldn't make sense tho since the round in the chamber was unfired,,, on my Marlins I file it so the extractor never comes off the case.. maybe look at that for the 73 also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokestack SASS#87384 Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share Posted June 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Cheyenne Culpepper 32827 said: I have this happen twice lately with a 73 that I shoot once in a while,,, couldn't figure out how it happened, never had it happen with my Marlins.. I thought the extractor was weak but couldn't make sense tho since the round in the chamber was unfired,,, on my Marlins I file it so the extractor never comes off the case.. maybe look at that for the 73 also If the round is unfired, it’s caused by operator error the lever was not closed completely and the round was chambered by the nose of the extractor but it never snapped over the rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Just now, Smokestack SASS#87384 said: If the round is unfired, it’s caused by operator error the lever was not closed completely and the round was chambered by the nose of the extractor but it never snapped over the rim. Uh yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 On this one, I would check and clean the bolt and the bolt guides. It sound like something is not letting the bolt slide all the way forward. Maybe built up grease and dirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Cliff Hanger #3720LR said: On this one, I would check and clean the bolt and the bolt guides. It sound like something is not letting the bolt slide all the way forward. Maybe built up grease and dirt. My guns were very clean... Has nothing to do with this. Bullet got pushed into chamber but before the extractor was able to go over the rim, the operator started to open the action. Surprise!!!! Now you got a jam! Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 On 6/2/2019 at 6:25 AM, Palo Verde, SASS # 56522 said: Or, you can get the entire DVD showing how to clear all three common '73 jams here https://pvgunworks.com/ I got this video free when I bought a Palo Verde clearing tool. LOVE IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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