From what I've researched made in 1886 have trued to disassmble to clean and remove some of the rusting. Took the trigger group out but, won't hold cocked unless I apply pressure to the rear of trigger, when pressure is released sear won't hold.Any suggestions? No experience with thesem don't want to mess it up.
Steve
I've come by a Winchester model of 1873
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I've come by a Winchester model of 1873
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Re: I've come by a Winchester model of 1873
sounds like a broken trigger spring.
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Re: I've come by a Winchester model of 1873
I'm not very familiar with the terms of this gun but, the main spring is fine, I managed to get it(the main spring) out of the trigger group.
Steve
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"The Original Point and Click Interface was a Smith & Wesson."
Life member of NRA, USPSA, ISRA, AF&AM Pontiac #294
LIUNA #996 for the last 32 years, retired after 34 years.
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Re: I've come by a Winchester model of 1873
There should be a spring to keep pressure on the trigger so it stays in correct location to catch the half cock and full cock notches when the hammer is pulled back. Your spring could be weak or missing. Also it sounds like the full cock notch or sear nose could be damaged a bit. The hammer should stay cocked if the angels are correct on notch and sear nose even if the spring is missing. Post a photo and some one can probably tell you more about the problem.
Re: I've come by a Winchester model of 1873
Done
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Re: I've come by a Winchester model of 1873
COSteve, I've watched the video you list but, it goes pretty fast and I'm a little old for this? I also, watched other videos on Utube that cover disassembly of this rifle tha go a little slower for me. Like I said I'm not at all familiar with this and try to go slowly. Would anyone here know of a knowledgeable gunsmith for these?
Steve
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"The Original Point and Click Interface was a Smith & Wesson."
Life member of NRA, USPSA, ISRA, AF&AM Pontiac #294
LIUNA #996 for the last 32 years, retired after 34 years.
Life member of NRA, USPSA, ISRA, AF&AM Pontiac #294
LIUNA #996 for the last 32 years, retired after 34 years.