Winchester Collector - Forum: Restoration, Repair and Maintenance

Thomas S on First post. Unfortunately its here. Model 94 feeding problems

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 22:32:20 +0000

Hey all. Joined the WACA last week because I started getting into collecting any and all wincheaters the last couple months. Well yesterday I picked up a pre 64 model 94 that looked really mint. Well after cleaning it up some, I tried to cycle some rounds through it and its almost the lifter is raising the round to high and the bullet nose is hitting above the barrel. This is my 4th 94 and havent had these issues so I dont even know where to start. Any ideas ? Even better if your around cincinnati and could lend a hand if I needed it

AUSIE CROC on Legendary frontiersman frontiersman cap retainer

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 04:14:16 +0000

Chris D said
Are you talking about the forearm wood cap? It has a screw on each side and a tenon that attaches to the barrel. If its for the commemorative that you mention, it will be plated and not easy to find. They are different to an original pre 64 1894 rifle forearm cap. \
Chris

Hi Chris, the part I need is 5h3 tenon that slides in the underside of the barrel. One screw holds the end cap from the side.Cheers

Lmims on Model 670A magazine spring and follower

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:23:46 +0000

Searching for a spring and follower for a 670A in 30-06. Will any long action push feed parts work? If not does anyone know where to source the parts?

kevindpm61 on 1895 Project

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:02:08 +0000

I love gun projects! Keep posting updates. I'm currently working on a 1899 Remington Lee that appears to have been restocked and rebarreled with connections to Newton. It's chambered in 256 Newton and the stock is identical to my 1916 original Newton.

Buck94 on Legendary frontiersman frontiersman cap retainer

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:29:02 +0000

AUSIE CROC said
Hi all. I'm searching for a replacement retaining lug that slides into the underside of the barrel. It has one screw from the side on the frontiersman. Does anyone have one on a parts gun , or anyone made one from scratch? Located Australia. Thanks in advance Aussie Croc

Can you post a pic and I will check my stash to see if I have one for you? Thanks

MidwestCrisis on 1895 Project

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 05:19:46 +0000

Got started tonight. I didn’t need the counter bore for the providence tool 21 sight. I was able to get the hole drilled, remove the pin to disassemble the rifle and got the sight installed. Planning to remove it and start disassembling the rest of the small parts for blueing.

Chris D on Legendary frontiersman frontiersman cap retainer

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 03:58:13 +0000

Are you talking about the forearm wood cap? It has a screw on each side and a tenon that attaches to the barrel. If its for the commemorative that you mention, it will be plated and not easy to find. They are different to an original pre 64 1894 rifle forearm cap. \

Chris

AUSIE CROC on Legendary frontiersman frontiersman cap retainer

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:13:43 +0000

Hi all. I'm searching for a replacement retaining lug that slides into the underside of the barrel. It has one screw from the side on the frontiersman. Does anyone have one on a parts gun , or anyone made one from scratch? Located Australia. Thanks in advance Aussie Croc

MidwestCrisis on 1895 Project

Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:12:55 +0000

Hey guys,

Im starting an 1895 restoration. The SRC was a little rough when I got it, however I have established it probably does have its original barrel.

The receiver has had its extra holes filled with weld, as well as the hole for the bolt takedown pin. To get started I need to drill that out. I can get a pilot hole by drilling from the right side through the punch hole. There are still threads on the inside, so I can drill the root diameter and hopefully re tap. Can someone help me with the diameter and depth of the plug screw counter bore? I’m planning on installing a repro Lyman 21 when I’m done.

The other thing I could use help with is the level of polish for the receiver. This receiver has been polished and re blued previously and rather poorly. My goal is to make it look good. Looking at it under magnification the polishing lines kind of go everywhere.

Thanks in advance,

Adam

Dave M. on Need 1886 Parts Source

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:40:44 +0000

Thanks, I forgot about him.

426crown on Need 1886 Parts Source

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:42:21 +0000

try Winchester Bob..has it priced at 15.00--Bill

Dave M. on Need 1886 Parts Source

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:13:46 +0000

Looking for a Finger lever bushing pin, and possibly a bushing. For a 1886.

If anyone has one for sale or knows of a source. I've checked all the regular places.

Numrich, Homestead, Old West Scrounger, and E-bay.

Thanks.

Geoff T. on Tap & Dies for chasing threads on M1873, M1892 rifles

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:20:05 +0000

Thank you

Geoff

1873man on Tap & Dies for chasing threads on M1873, M1892 rifles

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:09:21 +0000

Geoff,

Winchester used 60 deg.

Bob

Geoff T. on Tap & Dies for chasing threads on M1873, M1892 rifles

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:56:01 +0000

I am looking for taps and does to chase the threads on several older rifles. I am well aware the screw threads used on older firearms are not today's common thread series. My current problem child is a an 1892 production M1873 that has screws that are a bit messed up. I would like to chase them and have not been able to find suitable taps and dies.

Thread forms are one of my many interests. Considering that William Sellers did not propose the 60° thread form until 1864, and the Whitworth thread for with its 55° included angle was proposed in 1841. I am not sure what Winchester used for a basic thread form.

I find the list of common screw and thread sizes listed in the For Collectors Only series of books interesting but I would like to find taps and dies to chase the threads.

I am also looking for a 6-42 bottom tap for cleaning up the front magazine mounting screw thread on a Marlin M1889 rifle.

Geoff