Is there a Product Recall on the Winchester Model 94 Lever Action Rifle? I have heard there is, and then heard there is no recall. I recently purchased a used Model 94, 30-30 Caliber Lever Action Rifle for Hunting, and I am reluctant to now use it?
Thank you Tony Rasman.
Winchester Model 1894 Carbine Lever Action 30-30 Caliber Rifle:
Answer:
This is a nebulas area. Winchester claims it is not an official 'Recall Notice' but rather a 'Product Warning for Gun Owners', this is per Winchester's website. The entire 'Product Warning Notice is posted below along with the LINK to Winchester Firearms Page.
Note: Some of the Models noted below are Bolt Action Rifles.
Personally, if you own one of these Winchester Rifles listed below, I would have it checked out by a qualified Gunsmith, preferably one that specializes in Winchester Firearms Products.
From Winchester Firearms Website Page -
LINK-
http://www.winchester.com/library/news/Pages/model-94-warning.aspx
PRODUCT
SAFETY NOTICE - WARNING, Dated October 2, 2014
News Headline
WINCHESTER
94: PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE - WARNING
News Publishing Date: 10/2/2014
WINCHESTER®
Model 94 Family of Lever-Action Rifles,
Carbines, and Muskets with Half-Cock Safety.
Winchester
Model 94 (including commemoratives); Winchester Model 1894; Winchester
Model 9422 and Model 9422M; Winchester Model 55 Sears®, Model 54, and
Ted Williams® Model 100; Winchester Model 64 and 64A; Winchester
Centennial ’66; and Winchester Canadian Centennial ‘67.
The Olin
Corporation, through its Winchester Division, is warning users of the
above firearms that when there is a live cartridge in the chamber,
dropping, jarring or bumping the firearm may cause an accidental
discharge, which may result in property damage, serious personal
injury or death to the user or others:
With
the hammer in the full-down position, a slight impact to, or bumping
the hammer can cause a discharge.
With
the hammer in the half-cock safety position, a hard impact to the
hammer, such as from dropping the firearm, can break the safety
mechanism and cause a discharge.
With
the hammer in any position, a hard impact, such as from dropping or
jarring the firearm, can cause a discharge, even if the hammer is not
impacted.
To
reduce the risk of accidental discharge, follow safe firearm handling
practices, including:
Always
maintain control of the firearm and keep your firearm pointed in a
safe direction at all times.
Never
place the hammer in the full-down position when there is a live
cartridge in the chamber.
Never
rely on the half-cock safety to prevent accidental discharge due to
dropping or jarring the firearm, or hard impacts to the hammer.
When
there is a live cartridge in the chamber, avoid activities that
increase the risk of dropping or jarring the rifle, such as running,
climbing, crossing a fence, and taking the firearm up and down from a
tree stand.
This
is not an ammunition or firearm recall.
For
Winchester firearm owner’s manuals please go to
www.winchesterguns.com/customerservice/ownersmanuals
©
2014 WINCHESTER 600 Powder Mill Road East Alton, IL 62024-1273
Owners are being asked to CALL Winchester with any specific information needs on their Rifle. Have the Model Number and Serial Number ready.
Owners are being asked to CALL Winchester with any specific information needs on their Rifle. Have the Model Number and Serial Number ready.
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