Book: Inside the Winchester 1873, 1892 & 1894 (1876, 1886, 1895) 73, 92, 94 4th

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6th Revision:
Inside the Winchester 1873, 1892 & 1894
(1876, 1886 & 1895)
Rifles & Carbines
Don Hardcastle, Ph. D.
Volume 1. History, Facts & Figures, Dates, Restoration (60 pages)
Volume 2. Disassembly & Assembly (Takedown), Component Parts & Diagrams (47 pages)
Volume 3. CFM Survey of the first 353.999 Records
of the Winchester 1894
This new edition now included Vol. 3 (which is also sold separate)
This is a new Revision that gives the details needed to collect and restore these old Winchesters.  It is packed with details regarding parts, production information, dates of manufacture and complete disassembly & assembly information.  It is bound as one Book with three Volumes 1, 2 & 3 all included.  The details are for the Winchester 1873, 1892 & 1894.  However, since these are similar to the Models 1876, 1886 & 1895, it can be used to a limited degree for these.
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Inside the Winchester 1873, 1892 & 1894
(1876, 1886 & 1895)
Rifles & Carbines
Volume 1. History, Facts & Figures, Dates, Restoration
Table of Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   iii
Items Winchester Restoration Products Sells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
Chapter 1: General Information about the Winchester Lever Action Firearms . . . . . . . . . .        1
Transfer of Firearms  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        1
The Early Winchester Lever Acton Firearms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Winchester Saddle Rings & Studs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1
Winchester Sights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    2
Dates Stamped on Barrels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    5
CFM Factory Letters & Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    5
Set Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     6
Single Set Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     7
Double Set Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      8
Chapter 2: The Winchester 1873 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    11
Winchester 1873: A Short History & Patent Diagram (King) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     11
Winchester 1873: Configuration Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      14
Winchester 1873: Facts and Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Chapter 3: The Winchester 1892 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Winchester 1892: A Short History & Patent Diagram (Browning)  . . . . . . . . . . . .       16
Winchester 1892: Facts and Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Winchester 1892: Configuration Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    21
Chapter 4: The Winchester 1894 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Winchester 1894: A Short History & Patent Diagram (Browning)  . . . . . . . . . . . ..      22
Winchester 1894: Dates of Major Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Winchester 1894: Configuration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     27
Winchester 1894: Facts and Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Winchester 1894: Production Information  - Short Rifle & Carbine Trapper . . . . .         28
Winchester 1894: Production Information – First 353,999 & First 1,000,000. . . . .          29
Chapter 5: Winchester 1873, 1876, 1886, 1892, 1894 and 1895 DOM Information . . . . .            30
Winchester 1873, 1892 & 1894 Production by Caliber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  .        30
Winchester Model 1873 Dates of Manufacture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  .  31
Winchester Model 1876 Dates of Manufacture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .  32
Winchester Model 1886 Dates of Manufacture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . .  32
Winchester Model 1892 Dates of Manufacture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .  33
Winchester Model 1894 Dates of Manufacture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Winchester Model 1895 Dates of Manufacture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Chapter 6: Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration of Old Winchesters  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .        37
How to Determine the Condition of an Old Winchester Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .      37
Rifle Inspection Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .    38
Rifle Bore Rating Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    38
Storage of Firearms  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     38
Instructions for Cleaning a Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .      39
Winchester Screw Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Screws that are Common to Various Winchester Lever Acton Rifles . .  . .       40
Common Screws for Buttplate, Magazine End Plug, Barrel Band,
Forearm Cap Screws & Ladder Sight  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . .   41
Receiver Screws for W66, W73, W76 & W86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . .    42
Receiver Screws for W92, W94 & W95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 43
Screw Tap Sizes for W73, W92 & W94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Notes for Winchester Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .     44
Screwdriver Bit Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 7.  Bluing an old Winchester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 46
Chapter 8.  Installing a Saddle Ring on a Carbine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Chapter 9.  Refinishing / Restoring Winchester Stocks with Original Oil Finish . . . . . . . .          51
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   59
Added Notes: The Winchester 1895
Volume 2
Disassembly & Assembly of the Winchester 1873, 1892 & 1894
Component Parts & Diagrams
(These directions can also be used for the Winchester 1876, 1886 & 1895)
This document covers the Component Parts and the Disassembly and Assembly of these Winchester rifles & carbines.  The disassembly of the stock and forearm components are similar and are covered first, followed by the information for the receivers of each of these guns.  Various diagrams and pictures of the parts are provided to assist in this process.  In addition, if replacements parts, such as screws, are needed, the information will assist in identifying the appropriate part needed.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Winchester Component Parts & Diagrams
Chapter 1A - Winchester 1873
W73: Section Cut Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -   1
W73: Receiver Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -   1
W73: Lower Tang & Trigger Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -   2
W73: Parts Legend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -   2
W73: Parts Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -   3
W73: Rifle Magazine Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -   3
W73: Component Parts1873 & 1876. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Vol. 2 -   4
Chapter 1B - Winchester 1892
W92: Section Cut Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -   5
W92: Rifle, Carbine Buttplates, Barrel Bands, Forearm Tip, Related Parts        Vol. 2 -   5
W92: Receiver Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -   6
W92: Component Parts 1892. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Vol. 2 -   7
W92: Parts Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -   8
W92: Parts Legend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -   9
W92: Breechbolt, Lever & Locking Bolts Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Vol. 2 -   9
Chapter 1C - Winchester 1894
W94: Section Cut Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -  10
W94: Parts Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -  10
W94: Parts Legend. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -  11
W94: Receiver Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -  12
W94: Rifle, Carbine Buttplates, Barrel Bands, Forearm Tip, Related Parts       Vol. 2 -  12
W94: Component Parts 1894. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -  13
Chapter 2. Disassembly & Assembly of the Winchester 1873, 1892 & 1894
First Some Fundamentals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -  14
Tools Needed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -  14
Cleaning the Gun Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. 2 -  14
Removal of Stocks and Forearms 1873, 1892 & 1894 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Vol. 2 -  15
Chapter 2A – Winchester 1873
Directions for Disassembly of the Winchester 1873 (1876) . . . . . . . . . . .       Vol. 2 -  19
Directions for Assembly of the Winchester 1873 (1876) . . . . . . . . . . . . .       Vol. 2 -  24
Chapter 2B – Winchester 1892
Directions for Disassembly of the Winchester 1892 (1886). . . . . . . . . . . .      Vol. 2 -  28
Directions for Assembly of the Winchester 1892 (1886) – Part 1. . . . . . .      Vol. 2 -  32
Directions for Assembly of the Winchester 1892 (1886) – Part 2. . . . . . .      Vol. 2 -  34
Chapter 2C – Winchester 1894
Directions for Disassembly of the Winchester 1894 (1895). . . . . . . . . . . .      Vol. 2 -  38
Directions for Assembly of the Winchester 1894 (1895). . . . . . . . . . . . . .     Vol. 2 -  42
Volume 3. CFM Winchester 1894 Survey of the first 353.999 Records
Table of Contents
Information for Winchester & Other Antique Gun Collectors …... Vol. 3 - 2
Original ARMAX Preface – 1995 ………………………………...… Vol. 3 - 3
A Survey of the first 353,999 Records
Lowest Serial Number Produced with Given Features ………………... Vol. 3 - 4
First Gun Produced with Given Feature (by Date) ……………………. Vol. 3 - 5
Ratios of Features Produced: All Model 1894; Rifles; Carbines ……… Vol. 3 - 6
Total Production of Each Listed Feature ……………………………… Vol. 3 - 6
Number Produced by Caliber ………………………………………… Vol. 3 - 7
Caliber Errors Noted ………………………………………………….. Vol. 3 - 7
Serial Numbers of Guns Listed as Broken at Factory ………………… Vol. 3 - 7
Nonstandard Types of Wood with Serial Number ……………………. Vol. 3 - 8
Barrel Lengths: Total for each Length: Rifles & Carbines ………….... Vol. 3 - 8
Serial Number of Guns with Carved Stocks: Rifles & Carbines ……… Vol. 3 - 9
Serial Numbers of Guns with Cheek Pieces …………………………… Vol. 3 - 9
Serial Numbers of Guns with Swiss Butt Plates: Rifles & Carbines ….. Vol. 3 - 10
Serial Numbers of Guns with Matted Barrels: Rifles & Carbines …….. Vol. 3 - 11
Statistics on Matted Barrels: Barrel Type & Length …………………… Vol. 3 - 11
Serial Numbers of Engraved Guns: Rifles & Carbines ………………… Vol. 3 - 12
Interchangeable Barrels: Serial Number & Caliber ……………………. Vol. 3 - 13
Serial Numbers of Pistol Grip Carbines ……………………………….. Vol. 3 - 14
Serial Numbers of Casehardened Receivers: Rifles & Carbines ……… Vol. 3 - 16