Winchester model 100

[minky]

I picked up a nice hunting grade model 100 in 308 today, what should I expect when I take to the range?

I have wanted a 100 for a long time.

I know it will not out shoot my bolt actions.

I just wanted a rifle for average MN deer hunting with a little character and history.

I sometimes sit on stand and wonder who used the rifle before and the deer or bear it helped take.

[Ufatz]

Expect lots of memories from an average shooting but well made rifle that was a hot item when it came out. If you can't hit a deer with it at 100 yards you should spend more time at the range.

That old rifle will last a long time.

[monstermoose78]

The model 100 is normally a great rifle. My brother and I have our grandpa's and it need some cleaning, tightening, and new scope put on. I like shooting that rifle. You should love it !!

[Crow Hunter]

You may already know about this, but if you don't there was a recall on this rifle. I called Winchester when I inherited my Dad's and by the serial number they could tell me the recall had been done.

WINCHESTER MODEL 100 FIRING PIN RECALL - A notice dated 7-1990 relates the following

“PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING AND REPLACEMENT NOTICE. Attention owners of Winchester model 100 rifles and carbines please read this notice. In July of 1990 the following product safety warning was issued by Winchester. It has come to our attention that the firing pin in the Winchester Model 100 Rifle or Carbine 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 severe damage to the firearm and possibly injury or death to the shooter and bystander.

WARNING DO NOT SHOOT YOUR WINCHESTER MODEL 100 RIFLE OR CARBINE. Repair and replacement. A new firing pin has been designed to replace the firing pin originally made for the Winchester Model 100 Rifle and Carbine. The new firing pins will be available in April 1991. If you own a Winchester Model 100 Rifle or Carbine, please send your firearm to one of the authorized Winchester Model 100 Firing Pin Replacement Centers indicated below. Your Winchester Model 100 firearm will be inspected, the firing pin replaced and tested and the firearm returned to you. The inspection, replacement/testing and return postage will be accomplished at no cost to you. If other repair or maintenance work is authorized by you to be performed on the firearm when the firing pin is replaced, such work shall be at your cost.”

W. R. Long Gunsmiths

2007 Brook Road North

Cobourg, Ontario K9A4W4

Canada

Frank LeFever & Sons

RD 2 Box 31

Lee Center, NY 13363

USA

Bolsa Gunsmithing

7404 Bolsa Avenue

Westminister, CA 92683

USA

Nu Line Guns

1053 Caulks Hill Road

Harvester, MO 63303

USA

If you have any questions concerning this notice, call Winchester Product Service 1-800-852-5734 or write to Winchester Firing Pin replacement Notice, PO Box 10 Cottage Hills Illinois 62018 Attention Product Service Dept.

[harvey lee]

Love my 100, got it somewhere in the early 70's, maybe 30 rounds through it, I just hold it now and then, Have not shot it for maybe 25 years or better.

[minky]

I got thru to winchester last week and found out my 100 had the firing pin updated in the early 90's.

I was glad to hear that, now i just need to find an old school sling to put on it.

Then it will be time to shoot it.

[monstermoose78]

Check out a saddle shop most of them do custom leather work.