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1938 model 94 Top Tang screw
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October 7, 2017 - 11:02 pm
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I just bought a cut down beater model 94 (16.5″) with what I am sure is a later butt stock. I bought it as a truck gun. Bore looks great action is smooth and tight.

 

BUT the Top tang screw which looks to be the proper screw will only thread in a couple turns. I am sure it just needs a good chasing with a Tap (the screw itself looks good) my research on line says 12-28t I can buy that tap local but thought I would verify before trying to ruin something.

 

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12-28 is the correct stock screw size for Winchester rifles.

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Thank you I’ll order a tap and die tonight as the local tool guys came up empty.

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Mark W. said
Thank you I’ll order a tap and die tonight as the local tool guys came up empty.  

That’s probably because 12-28 is considered a fine thread and most hardware/box stores only carry course for stuff like plumbing pipes and such.  That a common problem with almost all gunsmithing screw sizes.

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