winchester mod 94

[Frank P]

hi fellows, just a small question.. we received a new winchester model 94 AE in the shop for engraving, but the barrel (round , not octagonal) doesn t seem to come off the system block ( although there s wire on the barrel..) tried heating, big force but nothing moves.. sounds familiar to someone out there?? what is best to do??
thanks in advance Frank

 

[fegarex]

I don't understand the "wire on the barrel" thing but the barrels just unscrew. I've done a couple and they weren't all that tight but you did need a decent barrel wrench or barrel vise depending on which way you want to attack it. Remember to remove the breech bolt or you'll break the extractor when you unscrew it.

 

[Glenn]

Frank,
I split a new model 70 winchester action length ways removing the barrel. Very bad experience!
Winchester replaced the entire rifle at no cost. They would not tell me why the action broke. I tell you this story only as a word of caution. Perhaps a call to Winchesters offices in Morgan, Utah and talking to a fellow named Glenn Jensen could save you some pain. Good Luck!

 

[rhenrichs]

94 Ae

Pulled the barrel on a 94 AE not long ago. Striped gun completely of all parts down to bare receiver and barrel. After it was clamped in a barrel vise it did take a small amount of persuassion to break it loose but after that it came right out. Had a far worse time getting the barrel out of a Uberti replica Henry.

Roger

 

[Frank P]

Hi Rex 'thread' instead of wire better? sorry for my english
Thanks glenn and Roger, will give it another try tomorrow
Have a nice day!!

 

[fegarex]

Frank,
Actually it is pretty good English and I understand now.
What has always worked for me it to give the action/barrel a good "rap" instead of just using pressure to remove it. I use a lead hammer on the end of my action wrench and give it a good smack. This will usually break it loose much easier than trying to use brute force. Much the way an impact wrench works.

 

[en2siastic]

Hello Frank,
I've engraved this Winchester a few years ago. I did not remove the barrel, I just walked around it. It was a good way to have physical exercise when engraving.
Good luck with your rifle.
Francis.

 

[Glenn]

Thanks for showing your 94. It is great. I've been studying it and it draws me to it like a moth to a flame. I sure would like to see some more of your work. Thanks again.

 

[monk]

i've found the perfect solution for this and all other "takedowns" needing to be done-- my friendly local gunsmith does it all, and i've never heard the slightest profanity roll over his lips. sometimes it just makes good sense to hire a plumber !