Loose and wobby Winchester 1894 trigger

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At my Winchester 1894 (.30-30) I have a very loose, wobbly trigger, the Winchester is a post 64 manufacture, I mean early 80s, with ejection above (no angle eject). The weapon already has this securing device, which allows the shot only when the repeating lever is slightly pushed up during the shot. It triggers flawless, shoots well, but the "wobbly/loose" trigger still disturbed me. I would like to solve the problem myself - a hunter should be able to disassemble and reassemble his weapon and this triggerproblem is probably not a big thing. I would also have no problem with installing a different trigger without the securing device, but I can find no sources of reference and dealers who sell and send to Germany. The Winchester of a friend who does not yet have this security does not have a wobbly trigger.
Would be nice, if someone is familiar with it - to explain my prob see the video link below:
Https://www.dropbox.com/s/ldjyg6h6cw..._0182.MOV?dl=0

Michael
 
It seems that the loose trigger is an inherent feature in some Winchester models, I have the very same issue in my 1895. It's caused by the lack of trigger return spring in the design itself and while I've been looking into a custom solution to get rid of it, it's mainly just an annoyance.
 
So, you recommend just leave it and live with it? The Winchester is such a nice little rifle, great for stalking deer (roe deer), but the trigger just does not feel right for me..
 
So, you recommend just leave it and live with it? The Winchester is such a nice little rifle, great for stalking deer (roe deer), but the trigger just does not feel right for me..
Well, a proficient gunsmith or a DIY'er could fabricate a custom trigger spring setup to keep it from wobbling about, but it's up to you do decide whether that'll be worth the time and effort. I'm just as annoyed about about this "feature" as you are but knowing that it'll take a bit of time to figure out a solution, fabricate and test fit parts and make sure it won't cause any malfunctions or safety issues, I haven't bothered. At least not yet.
 
as long as its solid when cocked to fire, no problem. i don,t even notice it after about 60 years of hunting on and off with the winchester lever actions. eastbank.
 
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eastbank, no, it is not solid when cocked. I can move the trigger still a little bit forward and back when cocked. Its not a problem - like hq said, its still working and doing its job - but I do not know this from my other hunting rifles
 
It seems that the loose trigger is an inherent feature in some Winchester models, I have the very same issue in my 1895. It's caused by the lack of trigger return spring in the design itself and while I've been looking into a custom solution to get rid of it, it's mainly just an annoyance.
Don't bother, it's the norm for most models of Winchester lever actions. I believe a return spring might interfere with functioning, which is why there isn't one. You have to remember who designed these rifles-he wasn't an idiot.
 
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This is perfectly normal for a Winchester lever gun. You can either learn to live with it or buy a Marlin lever gun.
 
Thanks for your replies.. I'll learn to live with it.. I like the Winchester feeling much more than the Marlin and if there is no mistake with the gun who need to be fixed it should be OK for me. Hope to get a nice buck with this nice little rifle next season (open from May 1) ;-)
 
Very common and normal. 92s were a little better. I don't even think about it. Take up the slop and squeeze it off.
 
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