One of the reasons that the Model 100 had a short life is Winchester had problems..they were ALL RECALLED! This warning is posted in The Standard Catalog of Firearms in heavy black type face: WARNING: THE MODEL 100 WAS RECALLED IN 1990. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS MODEL WITHOUT FIRST DETERMINING IF THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED. CALL WINCHESTER PRODUCT SERVICE FOR INFORMATION. It does NOT state what the recall was, but to my recollection(somewhat sketchy) it was with accidental discharges and/or doubling. Winchester is now out of buisness and is now part of www.browning.com..OR..a current Winchester specialists like Nu-Line may be of some help.. nulineguns@nulineguns.com
Numrich Archiver
Joined: February 2010
Posted: March 1, 2008 10:28 AM
One of the reasons that the Model 100 had a short life is Winchester had problems..they were ALL RECALLED! This warning is posted in The Standard Catalog of Firearms in heavy black type face: WARNING: THE MODEL 100 WAS RECALLED IN 1990. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS MODEL WITHOUT FIRST DETERMINING IF THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPAIRED. CALL WINCHESTER PRODUCT SERVICE FOR INFORMATION. It does NOT state what the recall was, but to my recollection(somewhat sketchy) it was with accidental discharges and/or doubling. Winchester is now out of buisness and is now part of www.browning.com..OR..a current Winchester specialists like Nu-Line may be of some help.. nulineguns@nulineguns.com
The model 100 recall was issued as notice 7-1990 by Winchester.
In short, it advised that the firing pin may break due to use and metal fatigue and become lodged in the breech bolt face. If this occurs, the firearm may fire before the action is locked causing damage to the firearm and injury to the shooter and/or bystanders.
A new firing pin was designed to replace the original pin. Winchester advised against use of the firearm until the replacement pin could be installed. Winchester advised to send the gun to a authorized service center for the pin replacement.
You can obtain additional info from Winchester at 1-800-852-5734. This is a dedicated line/number for the owners of the Winchester 100 concerning the firing pin recall.
The old firing pin was lathe turned - round. The new style is similar on the front and back but in the front midsection it has two flats milled, one on each side making the center section much stronger.
Upon completion of the recall/repair, the shop doing the work was to have test fired the gun and to then stamp an assigned letter on the inside top of the receiver as seen through the magazine well with the bolt retracted.
These letters were assigned to various repair centers and although not important as the shop ID, it is important in helping you determine if the repair was made. The letters that were stamped inside the top of the receiver were:
"B", "L", "N", or "X".
Numrich Archiver
Joined: February 2010
Posted: March 1, 2008 05:45 PM
Good memory, Zeke.
The model 100 recall was issued as notice 7-1990 by Winchester.
In short, it advised that the firing pin may break due to use and metal fatigue and become lodged in the breech bolt face. If this occurs, the firearm may fire before the action is locked causing damage to the firearm and injury to the shooter and/or bystanders.
A new firing pin was designed to replace the original pin. Winchester advised against use of the firearm until the replacement pin could be installed. Winchester advised to send the gun to a authorized service center for the pin replacement.
You can obtain additional info from Winchester at 1-800-852-5734. This is a dedicated line/number for the owners of the Winchester 100 concerning the firing pin recall.
The old firing pin was lathe turned - round. The new style is similar on the front and back but in the front midsection it has two flats milled, one on each side making the center section much stronger.
Upon completion of the recall/repair, the shop doing the work was to have test fired the gun and to then stamp an assigned letter on the inside top of the receiver as seen through the magazine well with the bolt retracted.
These letters were assigned to various repair centers and although not important as the shop ID, it is important in helping you determine if the repair was made. The letters that were stamped inside the top of the receiver were:
BTW, owning a weapon that "sometimes doubles"- even due to flaw in the weapon- is not only dangerous, but could get you a late night visit from the guys in cheap suits. Check the firing pin- if not modified, put that HIGH on your list of things to do.
Numrich Archiver
Joined: February 2010
Posted: March 1, 2008 05:48 PM
BTW, owning a weapon that "sometimes doubles"- even due to flaw in the weapon- is not only dangerous, but could get you a late night visit from the guys in cheap suits. Check the firing pin- if not modified, put that HIGH on your list of things to do.
