The letter “X” apparently was for all the other independent shops. The letter “B” represented Bolsa Gunsmithing, “L” was Lefever, and “N” Upon completion of the recall, the shops were to test fire the firearm and to stamp anĪssigned letter on the inside top of the receiver as seen thru the magazine well with theīolt retracted. Olin then also authorized other gunshops to make the required alterations. Occurred, also some collectors did not like the idea of shipping their guns longĭistances. There was a manufacturing delay in the replacement firing pins, and a backlog Olin set up regional recall centers at three established US The responsibility for the recall apparently was on Olin, as they were the parent companyĪt time of manufacture.
This apparently was causedīy the firing pin tip (now not having a retracting spring) to be stuck forward, and Premature discharge before the bolt was locked was possible. The word was at the time this recall was in process was that if the firing pin wouldīreak at the mid section and still remain in the gun as two pieces, the possibility of a Part number for the new parts are, firing pin =1391ND, bolt sleeve locking pin =1491ND Lock pin (firing pin guide) which was made to accommodate this different shaped firing Turning on the front and back, but in the front midsection it has two flats milled, one While the new recall style is similar in lathe The difference in the old firing pin and the new one is as follows. The following is Wisner's rendition & info on the subject. Hills Illinois 62018 Attention Product Service Dept. If you have any questions concerning this notice, call Winchester Product Serviceġ-80 or write to Winchester Firing Pin replacement Notice, PO Box 10 Cottage If other repair or maintenance work is authorizedīy you to be performed on the firearm when the firing pin is replaced, such work shall be The inspection, replacement/testing and return postage Your Winchester Model 100 firearm will be inspected, the firing pin replaced and testedĪnd the firearm returned to you. Of the authorized Winchester Model 100 Firing Pin Replacement Centers indicated below. If you own a Winchester Model 100 Rifle or Carbine, please send your firearm to one The new firing pins will be available in Aprilġ991. Repair and replacement.Ī new firing pin has been designed to replace the firing pin originally made for the WARNING DO NOT SHOOT YOUR WINCHESTER MODEL 100 RIFLE OR CARBINE. Locked causing severe damage to the firearm and possibly injury or death to the shooter If this occurs, the firearm may fire before the action is Winchester Model 100 Rifle or Carbine may break due to use and metal fatigue and become It has come to our attention that the firing pin in the In July of 1990 the following product safety Rifles and carbines please read this notice. “PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING AND REPLACEMENT NOTICE.
WINCHESTER MODEL 100 FIRING PIN RECALL - A notice dated 7-1990 relates the following SOURCE: winchester model 100 semi-auto 308 cal.
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