the last time I used it chambered and fired fine but when the safty would not engage I stoped shooting it. the gun was bought new in 1990. is this a commin problem?
2007-07-26 05:50:06 · 6 answers · asked by junkman 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Wagoneer, could you provide us with a little more information? You said everything was fine the last time that you shot it, but that the safety would not engage after that. Have you ****** the firing pin by operating the bolt on the empty chamber? The safety lever will not operate unless the firing pin is ****** (see page 10 of the attached link.)
When I'm done shooting a model 70, I always close the bolt on an empty chamber with the trigger pulled. This uncocks the firing pin to relieve pressure on the firing pin spring while the gun is stored. You're firing pin might also be uncocked, causing the safety lever to be unoperable. Check this out and let us know.
2007-07-27 09:00:00 · answer #1 · answered by dsl67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Winchester Model 70 Safety
2016-10-30 05:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never had one come into my shop in that condition but it doesn't mean it can't happen. Winchester Mdl 70 rifles are usually very well made and hardly ever break. You didn't mention if you have taken it down and cleaned it. That would be my first advice. It is possible some weed parts or dirt could be lodged in the safety, causing it to stick. A good cleaning with the stock off might solve your problem. Unless you have done it before I would not attempt to take the rifle apart any further. Or you may end up at a gunsmith's shop with a embarrased look on your face and a box full of gun parts. Also depending on what kind of gun oil you are using that could be binding the safety. I have had lots of customers that have told me they use WD-40 on their guns and I have to explain to them that it is not gun oil. And will turn to gummy sludge in storage. If you oil your rifle do so with the stock off and wait till the oil has worked into the pores before putting the stock back on. Oil and wood do not match well.
2007-07-26 06:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Sargearmy about the cleaning part. However I will take issue with his discouraging the use of WD40 for gun cleaning. Nearly all the newbies in gun repair have picked up this myth that WD40 will somehow harm your gun. There are cases when WD40 is the only thing that will clean it. (Not saying Sargearmy is newbie, just citing a reference where newbies get the idea)
I have used WD40 on guns and everything else that needed lubrication for more years than some of these people are old and have NO bad effects.
2007-07-27 04:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
dsl67 is on to something here.
I ran into this with many of my own firearms. About 3/4 of my rifles will not allow the safety to be moved to "safe" if the weapon is not ******.
2007-07-27 15:41:53 · answer #5 · answered by Matt M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A safety is too critical for the home hobbyist to try to fix. Don't fool with it, just go ahead and take it in to a gunsmith. It isn't worth someone getting hurt or killed just to try to fix it yourself. You were smart to stop shooting it when you did. Good job.
2007-07-26 08:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋