win. 30/30 lever problem

blackhat · July 2, 2013, 12:38 PM

I have a pre64 win mod 94 30/30, sometimes when I shoot the lever pops open slightly. anybody know why? what might be the fix?

DPris · July 2, 2013, 01:58 PM

The lever plunger could be worn, or it may have a weak spring.
You may also be gripping the gun's wrist area loosely enough to bang your hand against the inside of the lever under recoil.
Denis

PawPaw · July 4, 2013, 07:41 AM

Define "slightly". Does the breech open? Does the locking bolt drop down?

It's hard to diagnose without more complete symptoms.

jmr40 · July 4, 2013, 08:42 AM

I don't think you have a problem. Sounds normal to me.

g.willikers · July 4, 2013, 10:32 AM

Yeah, the lever is mostly being held closed, during firing and recoil, by hand pressure against the stock.
The plunger mostly holds it closed otherwise.
Sounds like kind of normal.
In other words, get a good grip on it.
You know, like John Wayne and the Rifleman.

blackhat · July 4, 2013, 11:20 AM

thanx for the info. by slightly the lever moves about an 1/8 inch and breech moves back maybe an 1/16. love this gun and just don't want to ruin it!

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July 2, 2013, 12:38 PM	#1
blackhat Junior Member Join Date: June 30, 2013 Posts: 2	win. 30/30 lever problem I have a pre64 win mod 94 30/30, sometimes when I shoot the lever pops open slightly. anybody know why? what might be the fix?

July 4, 2013, 07:41 AM	#3
PawPaw Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 3,137	Define "slightly". Does the breech open? Does the locking bolt drop down? It's hard to diagnose without more complete symptoms. __________________ Dennis Dezendorf http://pawpawshouse.blogspot.com

July 4, 2013, 10:32 AM	#5
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	Yeah, the lever is mostly being held closed, during firing and recoil, by hand pressure against the stock. The plunger mostly holds it closed otherwise. Sounds like kind of normal. In other words, get a good grip on it. You know, like John Wayne and the Rifleman. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

July 2, 2013, 01:58 PM	#2
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	The lever plunger could be worn, or it may have a weak spring. You may also be gripping the gun's wrist area loosely enough to bang your hand against the inside of the lever under recoil. Denis

July 4, 2013, 08:42 AM	#4
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,809	I don't think you have a problem. Sounds normal to me.

July 4, 2013, 11:20 AM	#6
blackhat Junior Member Join Date: June 30, 2013 Posts: 2	thanx for the info. by slightly the lever moves about an 1/8 inch and breech moves back maybe an 1/16. love this gun and just don't want to ruin it! REMEMBER THOSE WHO DIED FOR OUR FREEDDOM!