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Winchester Model 74

walther86walther86 Member Posts: 263 ✭✭✭
edited April 2008 in Ask the Experts
Came in the shop, "just stopped firing"...Reviewed it and pulled bolt *'bly out. Took apart and found the firing pin bent on one end. Replaced with new and hand fitted. Now test fired 25 rounds in five shot increments. First 2 to prove action were single shot, poor extraction. Next set similar, cases would stove pipe, rotate 180 degrees and jam, come out all bent up. 3rd try 5 shots without hesitation. Next 2 sets same as first two. Feed,extract, and eject all seem to be a problem. Everything is spotless, sharp, and mechanically correct.
What am I missing???

Paul
Mountain Magic Gunsmithing
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  • walther86walther86 Member Posts: 263 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just picked up a winchester model 74 today at a gunshow. I've had 3 before this one, but I was wondering if anyone could give me a value. It has a production date of 1941. The serial is 97XXX. Its blueing is 97% and its stock is immaculate. I've never seen one in better condition that wasn't refurbished. Any ideas?
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  • walther86walther86 Member Posts: 263 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Once again I turn to all the good folks for their help.

    I have a Winchester Model 74, .22cal Auto Rifle, Serial # 2343XXA
    It loads thru a slot on the Right side of the stock.Also has a Load Tube that comes out of the butt of the stock to spring load the ammo.

    Would like to know the following:

    From the Serial number, can you come up with the date of Mfg??

    There is a push type "bolt" at the extreme butt end of the barrel that can be moved a little when the slide bolt is in the rearmost position.

    What is this for?? Is it made to hold the breech bolt in the rear (chamber open) position so you can clean/brush the barrel??

    Other than the barrel needing re=blueing, the gun is in Great shape.

    Any info you can furnish will be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance, Dairyland man
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  • walther86walther86 Member Posts: 263 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am currently working on two Winchester Model 74 project guns.

    One is now complete.

    I have been able to locate just about everything I need for the second one except for the stock takedown screw and the metal insert that goes in the stock for that screw.

    I would think that Winchester may have used this same screw in other models.

    I found the screw for a Model 67 that sure looks the same.

    Anyone able to provide input about interchangeably of parts?

    Thanks ahead of time.
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  • walther86walther86 Member Posts: 263 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have the bolt apart the firing pin is stuck in the back of the bolt. Can I tap out the sear pin to release it without harming anything?
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  • CapnMidnightCapnMidnight Member Posts: 8,038 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    According to the 28th edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values it's worth btween $250&$300 , alot depends on location and if the gun is 100% original.
    For what it's worth.
    W.D.
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  • B17-P51B17-P51 Member Posts: 2,268 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Is it specifically chambered for 22 shorts? If so, add around 100.00 to the value if it is also in excellent condition.
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