Winchester Model 94 30-30 loose trigger

Win3030 · 03-10-2008, 01:09 AM

I recently aquired a Winchester Model 94 in 30-30 cal. The trigger is very loose both when the gun is both cocked or uncocked. It is as if a spring is missing to keep the trigger from 'flopping around' back and forth. Is there a relatively easy fix or repair for this problem? According to the serial number, it was manufactured in 1974. Any information or advice is appreciated.

mitch_mckee · 03-10-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Win3030

I recently aquired a Winchester Model 94 in 30-30 cal. The trigger is very loose both when the gun is both cocked or uncocked. It is as if a spring is missing to keep the trigger from 'flopping around' back and forth. Is there a relatively easy fix or repair for this problem? According to the serial number, it was manufactured in 1974. Any information or advice is appreciated.

I just went and checked mine. It does the same thing. Maybe it's OK. I don't know enough to say except that I've shot mine about 400 rounds or so and it works fine. Made in 1971.

GlockMeister · 03-10-2008, 01:21 AM

First off, Let me say welcome to G&G. With that said, someone may have an exact answer for you. Give it time. In the mean time, I'll check mine for you when I get the chance. It is much newer though, I'm figuring made in 2006, the last year they made them.

I'd also suggest, if you are that concerned about this, and to error on the side of caution, take it to a qualified reputable gunsmith and have it checked out...

SwedeSteve · 03-11-2008, 09:27 AM

I would agree with GM, and have it checked. I would also say that the two M94's I've owned both had wobbly triggers.

samuel · 03-11-2008, 09:33 AM

The trigger is just a lever that releases the sear.Nothing unsafe but doesnt lend to accuracy. sam.

Win3030 · 03-11-2008, 02:51 PM

Thanks to all who have responded. It sounds like the loose play in the trigger on these 94's is common. There is about 15mm of loose travel in the trigger from it's forward-most position, to where it stops before pressure must be applied to drop the hammer. I can see a small amout of travel would be OK, but 15mm seems like quite a bit. Do you other model 94 owners see the same amout of loose travel? Thanks again for your responses.

mitch_mckee · 03-11-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Win3030

Thanks to all who have responded. It sounds like the loose play in the trigger on these 94's is common. There is about 15mm of loose travel in the trigger from it's forward-most position, to where it stops before pressure must be applied to drop the hammer. I can see a small amout of travel would be OK, but 15mm seems like quite a bit. Do you other model 94 owners see the same amout of loose travel? Thanks again for your responses.

Yes I do. I think it's normal.

SwedeSteve · 03-11-2008, 04:09 PM

I don't own one anymore (shame!), so cannot measure.

spurrit · 03-13-2008, 12:17 AM

That's just the way they are. One of these days, I plan to figure out how to fix it, or come up with a "match" trigger. You've gotta remember, though, one of the reasons '94's don't fail is BECAUSE of the slop built it in. Just like the AK, Mini-14, or any other gun you can think of that's known for it's reliability, a certain amount of slop allows it to run clean or dirty, in any temperatures or conditions.

allen1980 · 03-24-2008, 08:30 AM

yes this is normal i have 3 m94 and you must take up the slack in the trigger before you fire it.

03-10-2008, 01:09 AM	#1
Win3030 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11	Winchester Model 94 30-30 loose trigger I recently aquired a Winchester Model 94 in 30-30 cal. The trigger is very loose both when the gun is both cocked or uncocked. It is as if a spring is missing to keep the trigger from 'flopping around' back and forth. Is there a relatively easy fix or repair for this problem? According to the serial number, it was manufactured in 1974. Any information or advice is appreciated.

03-10-2008, 01:21 AM	#3
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 6,158	First off, Let me say welcome to G&G. With that said, someone may have an exact answer for you. Give it time. In the mean time, I'll check mine for you when I get the chance. It is much newer though, I'm figuring made in 2006, the last year they made them. I'd also suggest, if you are that concerned about this, and to error on the side of caution, take it to a qualified reputable gunsmith and have it checked out... __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-11-2008, 09:27 AM	#4
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 12,158 Images: 1	I would agree with GM, and have it checked. I would also say that the two M94's I've owned both had wobbly triggers. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-11-2008, 04:09 PM	#8
SwedeSteve Thor's Hammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 12,158 Images: 1	I don't own one anymore (shame!), so cannot measure. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-11-2008, 09:33 AM	#5
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	The trigger is just a lever that releases the sear.Nothing unsafe but doesnt lend to accuracy. sam.

03-11-2008, 02:51 PM	#6
Win3030 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 11	Thanks to all who have responded. It sounds like the loose play in the trigger on these 94's is common. There is about 15mm of loose travel in the trigger from it's forward-most position, to where it stops before pressure must be applied to drop the hammer. I can see a small amout of travel would be OK, but 15mm seems like quite a bit. Do you other model 94 owners see the same amout of loose travel? Thanks again for your responses.

03-13-2008, 12:17 AM	#9
spurrit Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 60	That's just the way they are. One of these days, I plan to figure out how to fix it, or come up with a "match" trigger. You've gotta remember, though, one of the reasons '94's don't fail is BECAUSE of the slop built it in. Just like the AK, Mini-14, or any other gun you can think of that's known for it's reliability, a certain amount of slop allows it to run clean or dirty, in any temperatures or conditions.

03-24-2008, 08:30 AM	#10
allen1980 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 39	yes this is normal i have 3 m94 and you must take up the slack in the trigger before you fire it.