Original Winchester 97 Slide Hangs

[Waimea]

I have an original Winchester 97 that the slide hangs.

By hangs I mean when you slam it closed it won't easily slide back to eject the spent shell.

I had one of these a long time ago and kind of remember it was something simple but maybe not.

 

Your kind comments are appreciated.

 

Waimea 

[Sarge]

If you are referring to when you slam it closed, don't fire a round, then try to open (like when practicing), slightly push the forend forward then pull it back.  When firing a live round, recoil does this for you.

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

Push the forearm forward after firing, and then see if it works 'rite'.

[Waimea]

Ok 

Will try pushing forend forward.

This happens randomly after firing a live round, the slide jams in the forward position.

I mostly slamfire but sometimes not.

I am not gentle with it.

 

[Kid Rich]

Best way to fix that is buy and use an 87. And shoot it OUTLAW.

kR

[G W Wade]

JWAG    But there is ring around the mag tube under the forearm.   It's a narrow steel band that looks like a lock washer.   It cushions the forearm to help the action unlock.   You have to remove the forearm to see it.    Good luck     More guesses to come and maybe a better explanation     GW

[Waimea]

52 minutes ago, Kid Rich said:

Best way to fix that is buy and use an 87. And shoot it OUTLAW.

kR

 

There is no other way to shoot!

Once an Outlaw, always an Outlaw.

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

Make sure the magazine tube is secure and the tube index screw isn't missing. 

[Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001]

check the hook screw , and the FP locking screw on the bolt , I have seen them cuase issues 

 

 also the "delay lock " screw and /or spring , depending on the model 

 

 Delay lock , the bar on the carrier , what ever its real name is 

 

  Chickasaw Bill 

[Garrison Joe, SASS #60708]

15 minutes ago, Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 said:

Delay lock , the bar on the carrier , what ever its real name is 

Ummm, action slide lock, I believe    - GJ