Winchester underlever action slicking

[Alpha1]

A question is it possible to smooth out a Winchester action. The rifle functions fine but working the lever is really stiff. Especially on cocking the hammer. Can it be stoned or what if any thing can be done.
I am OK with disassembling and reassembling a Winchester. Just looking for some tips on slicking things up.

[Blackstuff]

They definitely can, however the work seems to be eye-wateringly expensive for what they are for some reason. I'm sure when I looked into a trigger kit for one about 5 years ago it was £300+ and that was without installation/fine tuning of the action.

I know you're up this way so if you can speak to Bob Dunkley (of Bob Dunkley Firearms), he'll certainly be able to point you in the right direction.

[bradaz11]

which winchester action?

[Alpha1]

Its a 94 action.

[MistAgain]

If you got the coil spring model Wolff do a reduced power hammer spring.

[Lever357]

A & A Gunsmiths do a lot of mods for cowboy action shooting so they should be able to sort it.

[1066]

I've polished everything that moves on my '94 .357. I've also reduced the hammer spring and now use pistol primers, it all works very smoothly and never misfires.

[ovenpaa]

I have worked on quite a few in the past. it is worth machining some dummy pins for the trigger as you may have to reassemble it a few times. I also spotted a box of Wolff springs plus a load of shims on the shelf just the other day, I will dig them out and see what I have.

[Geek]

A & A Gunsmiths do a lot of mods for cowboy action shooting so they should be able to sort it.

Agreed, Alan did a great job on my Marlin .357.

[ovenpaa]

Alpha, everything has been moved around to fit a new machine in. Once normality has resumed I will post you a set of Wolff springs and selection of shims, I will include the dummy pin dimensions as well so you can make yourself a set.