1892 Winchester extraction problem

[Jubal Starbuck]

      I have an old Winchester '92 saddle ring carbine in .32-20 caliber that briskly throws about 85% of the empties clear.  The remaining 15% stay in the chamber and have to be pryed out.  Do I need to replace the extractor on this gun, or what?
Thanks in advance,


Jubal Starbuck

[Hemlock Mike]

Jubel --

Stop puttin' so much BP in them   
Look at the extractor - If it is worn a little, a touch with a file to re-do the hook
might work.  Also, the extractor area may be crudded up or the spring a little
weak.  If you order a new extractor, get a new spring too  ---  It don't cost much
when one adds the shipping charges.

Mike

[Hemlock Mike]

Jubal --

You got me thinkin'.....  It looks like the extractor IS the spring so it may just be crud under it or wear.  Also, the ejector does have a spring and maybe it is a little weak.  It has been my experience that a worn or weak extractor causes your problem because the extractor won't hang on to the rim.

Mike

[Jubal Starbuck]

      Thanks, Mike, I'll take a look at the hook and remove the extractor to clean under it as soon as I get my back into shape again.  Have you got a holster fer yer new Buntline?

[Hemlock Mike]

Naaaa -- I just let the barrel hang out like God intended 

12" of iron looks good in a 7 1/2 " holster !!  You'll love it.

I was lookin' for a shoulder stock but it may not be legal 

Mike