The Winchester Model 1873 Set Trigger

Page 38 Check Us Out at www.WinchesterCollector.org Three different lower tang configurations, shown at full cock Left: Standard trigger. The sear and hammer notches are the full width of the hammer. Center: Set trigger with the Center Sear Over‐ride. Note hammer notch is half the width and fly in the center. Right: Set trigger with Outside Sear Over‐ride. Note hammer notch less than half width, due to the milling of the left side of the hammer to allow the outside fly to move. Fly just visible on the outside of the hammer. Lower tang trigger mechanisms Upper Left: Standard trigger. Center: Set trigger with the Sear Kickoff Catch engaged with the Sear Kickoff. Lower Right: Set trigger with Sear Kickoff Catch in the unset position, behind the Sear Kickoff. The tapered Main Spring and stirrup, positioned to the left on the back of the hammer allows space for the kickoff and the kickoff catch to function. Set Trigger Adjustment Screw Note the small hole in addition to the slot. The hole is about .035 inches in diameter and is found on this Winchester rifle SN 27, manufactured and shipped in 1873. Note the asymmetric tang opening on the right rear of the trigger opening for the screw portion of the set trigger. Lower Tang and Main Spring Note the asymmetric trigger opening on the rear right for the trigger extension that holds the adjustment screw. The set trigger main spring is asymmetric to the left and tapered, to allow room for the Sear Kickoff and Catch to function unimpeded. Trigger with Adjusting Screw, Sear and Trigger Pin

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