Winchester 1400

longiron

I purchased a used Winchester 1400 and was cleaning it up before shooting and noticed there wasn't a seal or o-ring behind the barrel band that goes around the magazine tub. Is the shot gun suppose to have a seal at that spot? Any help would be appreciated.

longiron

I have a winc 1400MKII 12ga 3 shot would like to know If I could change it to a 5 shot. And what I would have to do fix change it.

longiron

Shell follower in magazine tube extends beyond the end of the tube and
interfers with the operation of the self loading.
Any suggestions?

longiron

I've been told a Winchester 1400 Forend will not fit on a Winchester 1400 MKII. Any know the difference.

longiron

looking for a barrel for my 1400 markII 20 ga. can anyone tell me what barrels will fit this gun. i know win made these guns for sears and maybe others. just looking for something that will work. thanks

longiron

I just acquired a 12 gauge semi-auto Winchester 1400; an older model with the high gloss finish like the old Rem. 1100's. A beautiful piece. It has a 3 shot capacity with 2 3/4" shells and the pre MK II receiver. It came with a 28" mod. VR barrel. My question is this: Will the later model 1400 Winchoke barrels fit this gun? Rather than buy a barrel for every occasion, I'd like to get one that'll accept Winchokes and just buy the chokes.

Thanks for the help.

bambihunter

I've ran into this one before and I'm 99% sure the barrels will interchange just fine.
Those are nice guns, well balanced and they do work well. I also like the safety placement in front of the trigger guard like it is vs. back like most other gun companies. The only small complaint I have with them is thier short magazine but if you hunt migratory birds with it then you're set! [:)]
Incidentally, either Cabelas or Bass Pro sells those Winchoke barrels and they should come with 3 tubes if memory serves.

MIKE WISKEY

just have win.chokes installed in your barrel, same price as a new barrel (+-). in my shop (not and advertisment) we charge $50 + what ever tubes you want. some barrel don't have enought steel and need special tubes ($$ slightly higher) but I'm sure all 1400 barrels are ok.

JP146

I just picked up a barrel from Corsons for my father-in-laws 1400 and it's not fitting the receiver. I haven't seen the situation first hand and don't know when the new barrel or the shotgun itself were manufactured, but when I do I'll post in case there is a problem. He says it appears to be the correct barrel and is taking it to a gunsmith to machine part of the barrel to make it fit. He said it only needs to be adjusted like .003" so it's nothing serious, just enough to cause grief.

bobski

fyi...a quick reference for a mk1 and a mk2 is the mk2 has a button to push that releases the bolt. the mk1 had only the lip of the mag well that you pushed with a shells tip. the early guns were better built, had better wood, and a different grip angle. i woulnt bore nothing. i'd just get another bbl for it and save the original. $$$ someday.[:)]