Winchester 1894 needs a good cleaning

hondo1892 · Post by **hondo1892** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:46 pm

Hey guys sorry I haven't posted any photo's of my new girl. I was trying to wait until I got my new 76 uberti. My 1894 needs a good action cleaning. I have never pulled one completly apart before. Is there a site anywhere on the net that has diagrams or instuctions on the take down of one? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Gene Dip · Post by **Gene Dip** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:06 pm

If you're referring to a Win M94, I use this for mine:
http://www.castbullet.com/misc/tdown.htm

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 8:42 pm

May I also suggest: http://marauder.homestead.com/irons.html

hondo1892 · Post by **hondo1892** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 9:08 pm

thanks guys.

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Sun Apr 05, 2009 11:40 pm

No better way to get to know your new girl!

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:15 pm

Hondo, Win 94s are the second simplest lever actions ever made. Only the Marlins are simpler.

I took my first one apart when I was 16. No internet, no help from anybody else, no coaching from gunsmiths, I just got an exploded drawing from a Numrich catalog, some screw drivers and did it. They are not complicated. And if you don't want to take them apart you can clean them with out it.

Take off the butt stock, open the action and hose them out good with break clean or carb cleaner and then use a small tooth brush to get into the cracks and crevices. Lube it and put it back together.

Look at Scott's exploded picture, simple. I know it looks complicated, but it's not.

By the way Scott, if you need help putting that carbine back together just box it up and send it to me. I'll put it back together and test fire it for safety sake.

Joe

nemhed · Post by **nemhed** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:35 pm

Having just stripped down and cleaned my first and only Win 94, I can say it was a bit of a challenge compared to my Marlins, but not rocket science. Having done it once it will be a cinch next time. I can definitely understand now why everyone loves their Win. 94's.

JustaJeepGuy · Post by **JustaJeepGuy** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:50 pm

If I owned any firearms, I would detail strip them, clean them, and lube them before re-assembly. But that's just me.

hondo1892 · Post by **hondo1892** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:16 pm

Hope that aint mama's table you're using salvo!

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:42 pm

It's a spare table in the game room, would not have a chance in the dining room

Travis Morgan · Post by **Travis Morgan** » Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:05 pm

Best way to get to know an ol gal is to fiddle with her innards!

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:14 pm

I have a copy of the 1894 take down procedures from an old factory manual. It is very detailed with words and pictures. I can mail you a copy if you PM me your address.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:20 pm

Dave wrote:I have a copy of the 1894 take down procedures from an old factory manual. It is very detailed with words and pictures. I can mail you a copy if you PM me your address.

Dave,

I don't mean to butt in, but would you be willing to email me a copy too? As much as I know, I can always learn more.

Joe

Travis Morgan · Post by **Travis Morgan** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:02 pm

Could you just scan it, and post it as a PDF here?

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