Help! Lost screw from Marlin 1894C

[66GTO]

After returning from the range today I noticed the screw on the left side of the receiver (opposite side from the loading gate) was missing.

I found a schematic at Brownell's: http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/schema ... CBC+%2f+CB

Can someone tell me what the screw is called or what the part # is in the schematic? My best guess is #71, Trigger Guard Plate Support Screw. Is this correct? Did anything else fall out when the screw came loose that needs replacing?

Thanks

[marlinman93]

Well #71 is the "trigger plate support screw", if that's the screw that fell off your gun. Nothing else is held in by this screw, so no loose parts to worry about.

[66GTO]

Well #71 is the "trigger plate support screw", if that's the screw that fell off your gun. Nothing else is held in by this screw, so no loose parts to worry about.

There is only one screw on the left side of the receiver and based on the schematic, the only screw it shows facing that way is the trigger plate support screw. I wanted confirmation from someone who knows what they are talking about before I order a couple of replacement screws. Marlinman, I assume by your answer that #71 is the correct screw.

[AJMD429]

Marlin will send you one cheap, as of course will Brownells and I think I bought some from MidwayUSA.

One of the nicest thing about the Marlin rifles is that the whole family shares many screws and parts in common. I just replaced a couple screws for a 115 year old 1889 by simply ordering replacements for a modern 1894!

When you order, get some extras, especially the loading gate & screw, and the ejector. You may need them down the road.

[Lefty Dude]

That side screw & the screwon the bottom front hold the carrier in place. It is important, that it holds the carrier support from pivoting and causing the piece to get out of time. Thus preventing jams. You can still use the gun and it will function, just make sure the front screw stays tight.

[66GTO]

I'll get some spare replacements from Midway, since there are several other items I need from them as well.

I will Loctite (blue) the screw in this time!

[marlinman93]

That side screw & the screwon the bottom front hold the carrier in place. It is important, that it holds the carrier support from pivoting and causing the piece to get out of time. Thus preventing jams. You can still use the gun and it will function, just make sure the front screw stays tight.

Afraid those two screws have absolutely nothing to do with the carrier! They are only trigger plate support screws. The carrier is held in by a long skinny screw that goes crossways through both sides of the receiver. It is not connected in any way to the support screws. Even the support screws don't do their job alone. The hammer screw, and the tang screw all aid in holding the lower trigger plate in place, so all four screws need to be out before the trigger plate will drop.
Yes, 66GTO I was referring to #71 as the correct screw.

[Lefty Dude]

That side screw & the screwon the bottom front hold the carrier in place. It is important, that it holds the carrier support from pivoting and causing the piece to get out of time. Thus preventing jams. You can still use the gun and it will function, just make sure the front screw stays tight.

Afraid those two screws have absolutely nothing to do with the carrier! They are only trigger plate support screws. The carrier is held in by a long skinny screw that goes crossways through both sides of the receiver. It is not connected in any way to the support screws. Even the support screws don't do their job alone. The hammer screw, and the tang screw all aid in holding the lower trigger plate in place, so all four screws need to be out before the trigger plate will drop.
Yes, 66GTO I was referring to #71 as the correct screw.

I stand corrected, and you are correct Sir.