Winchester '94 .357 Question

[Retro Guy]

I picked up Winchester '94 .357 magnum in like new condition and the lever/bolt has a tendency to open at the slightest jar. None of my other '94's do this and I was wondering if there is anything I can do to tighten up the action. As previously mentioned, the rifle is in like new condition with very little evidence of having been shot and I'm wondering if this normal. Thanks.

[J Miller]

No it isn't normal. The lever is held closed by the friction stud at the rear end of the link. Looks like a semi pointed projection and should move freely but under spring pressure. If this part is stuck inside the link, or if the fit of the link to the front of the lower tang is too wide, the friction stud will not hold the lever closed.

There should be almost no gap between the front of the lower tang, and the rear of the link. The friction stud is all that holds the action closed on a 94.

Joe

[1886]

I have owned and handled many later 94s chambered for revolver rounds. I have experienced the very same condition/trait. The action of these rifles seem unusually smooth and very fast . 1886.