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Winchester 1894 Will Not Fire
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Jim McKee
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September 18, 2020 - 4:09 pm
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My Winchester 1894 in 25-35 DST will not fire when the trigger is pulled and the hammer falls
Possibly needs a new firing pin?
Gunsmiths in Ohio or other areas?
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Jim

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Sounds like you’re on the right track. Firing pin not a major repair; Homestead, Brownell’s and Midway should have replacement pins.

 

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