Hello, all. I am in the process of rebuilding my grandfather's winchester 1906. It sat in his basement for a good many years after he passed and had to be soaked in oil for nearly a month just to be able to disassemble and clean everything.
After cleaning and reassembly, everything cycles freely and smoothly except the firing pin. When the action is cycled and the hammer is dropped on the "button" for the firing pin, it only pushes in about half way.
I can use light pressure on the hammer to fully depress the button and get full travel out of the firing pin. After doing this, the firing pin moves freely as it should until the action is cycled again. Then it gets stiff or sticky again.
The pin moves freely and smoothly with the bolt out of the rifle.
Any thoughts are welcome and appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
James
After cleaning and reassembly, everything cycles freely and smoothly except the firing pin. When the action is cycled and the hammer is dropped on the "button" for the firing pin, it only pushes in about half way.
I can use light pressure on the hammer to fully depress the button and get full travel out of the firing pin. After doing this, the firing pin moves freely as it should until the action is cycled again. Then it gets stiff or sticky again.
The pin moves freely and smoothly with the bolt out of the rifle.
Any thoughts are welcome and appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
James