azbordermonkey Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 I’m having an issue with my hammer and was looking for some suggestions. When I rack the lever, the bolt slides out, but doesn’t push the hammer back far enough to lock it in place. If I push it down with my finger, it locks in place. Almost seems like either the hammer of the bolt are worn down. Has anyone seen this before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 I had a brand new model 92 that would do the same thing. Had a smith weld up the top of hammer a bit and then re-profile it in his mill. Has worked flawlessly for several years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Need more information about the rifle. Is it original? Vintage? Have parts been replaced on it? The relationship between the hammer & sear is out of spec. It could be an issue with the lever. Pictures are worth 1,000 words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieBoomBah Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Maybe try building the hammer up a bit with painters or electrical tape or even hold a butter knife or something between the bolt and hammer to see if more material there would make a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb Mark Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Sounds like you need a new hammer. The below is from Homestead Parts specifically about for a Winchester 1894 Type 3 ORIGINAL Hammer. They seem to have both the type 2 and 3 original 1894 hammers and enough information about them to determine which type your rifle has. The hammers are about $60.00. "This a ORIGINAL hammer Winchester 1894 (pre 64) (not set trigger). Pre-64 1894s that had a standard trigger, used 3 different hammer designs. This hammer is the 3rd design and does not have the checkering on the spur like the 1st and 2nd styles. Winchester switched from the checkering to straight grooves (also known as a ribbed design that covers the entire upper surface of the hammer spur) around serial number 1,300,000 and through the Forearm of production. NOTE: When looking at an original hammer to purchase you want to look at the first claw that hooks onto the sear. This is the claw that the firearms tend to wear out first. If this claw is worn down then the rifle will not stay in full cock position, and will slip out. This hammer is original so the finishes vary but it is complete with crisp claws, will not slip, and with the hammer stirrup -- ready to be installed!" Might check out the Homesteadparts.com web site for additional information about the 94 hammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 Sounds like the OP knows little about the gun and is getting a bunch of SWAGS. Best bet is to take to someone that knows what they are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe West Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 Yep have a gunsmith familiar with the 94 have a look. One of the three common issues should show pretty quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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