Author Topic: b78 trigger trouble (Read 593 times)

arty · « **on:** October 24, 2003, 08:01:08 AM »

heres my problem...

when i run the action and then lower the hammer to the half cock position (safety), the trigger does not disengage. if i pull the trigger with it at the half cock it will drop the hammer and fire. every 3rd or 4th time i run the action it will work right so i tried to adjust the trigger adjustments a little and now it doesnt work right at all. my other 78s click as you lower the hammer and then the trigger shoe is totally free, but i cant figure this one out... help and thanks.

bfoster · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2003, 03:35:14 PM »

Arty,

I had a similar problem and traced it to what, IIRC, was a torsion spring that controlled the sear. Unless you've done quite a bit of work on triggers this is a job for a 'smith.

Bob

arty · « **Reply #2 on:** October 27, 2003, 08:15:04 AM »

i cleaned the trigger group and liberally oiled it, and this seemed to make it work about half the time. i think i will try to smooth and polish the contact parts. hopefully this might work

gunnut69 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2003, 07:54:59 PM »

That trigger is the B78's siggest difference from the Winchester. They are more than a bit cantankerous.. I take it to a smith.. Heck! I am a smith and I'd consider taking my B78 to someone if it needed trigger work,,,

arty · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2003, 07:59:11 AM »

i fixed the problem. there was a spring that was caught in its little tunnel and wasnt even bearing against the peice its supposed to. problem solved.