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1894 hammer and trigger, first post newbe
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May 1, 2026 - 1:39 pm
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I just picked up my first Winchester centerfire lever rifle, an 1894 in the 400k serial range.  

I have been doing guns for quite a while but just now went into the “older” lever rifles, not sure if the “M” company is a bad word here, but this is a new area for me.

Well I picked up my new lever in 25-35, and she is in good shape for almost 120 years old, but she does have one issue, the trigger is at best 2oz, and will trip at as low as .5 oz.  Clearly this is not a good thing.  The hammer is clearly the main part of the issue, I will have some pics, but the trigger itself looks a little iffy to me as well.

I also understand there are a few different types of hammers that are available.  In looking for a replacement aside from the checkering on the hammer it looks like some have the pivot hole dished, it could just be the photo on Numrich but I am not sure.  Mine is flat on both sides.  The checkering goes almost to the top of the hammer, and is concave near the end that strikes the pin.   

I know sometime it is hard to tell from photos but based on these what do you think.

PS. I just looked at the photos and able to zoom in, the trigger itself is also clearly bad…at least it seems that way to me, not crisp across the surface that reacts with the hammer.

 

Well I cant figure out how to post photos, cut and paste don’t work and insert pics does not seem to take the UNC path, I hope my words paint a good photo.

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As a WACA Guest, you do not have the ability to directly upload pictures.  This explains what you will need to do to post pictures  – Posting Pictures – 2024 | Forum Rules and FAQs | Forum | Winchester CollectorWinchester Collector

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