Winchesterr 1873 Set trigger

[Speedo66]

I've got a beat up but serviceable 1873 in .38-40, made in 1889. I can't find much information about set triggers on the 1873's, but think mine may have one. It has a little screw sticking out by the trigger which I'm lead to believe indicates the set trigger.

I don't know what you're supposed to do to set it, how they operate, or if mine even works. Anybody have any knowledge in this area they'd be willing to share?

[john hayslip]

No experience with Win set triggers but the ones I've played with you push the trigger forward to set it (if it's a single trigger). The screw is to adjust the "set" weight.

[bob208]

yes if it is a single trigger you push it forward to set it. the screw is to set how light you want the trigger to be. in the lever guns a single trigger is more common the a dubble.

i have a 76 in .40-60 with a single set trigger.

[Speedo66]

Thanks for the info. I just found this which has an enormous amount of info re: set triggers on old Winchesters. http://www.tapaderaswinchesters.com/newsletter.html

[Kansas Ed]

Be very careful when setting the Single Set Trigger. That little screw goes through the weakest part making it even weaker. If you try and force it , or set it too hard you will break the point off the trigger. Replacement is almost impossible...although they can be repaired....for a price.

Ed

[Speedo66]

Mine's not working, and when I see the enormous amount of parts/complication involved, it looks like it's going to stay that way.

[missionary5155]

Good morning
I have a little experience with these single set triggers. I do know parts do show up ocasionally and can be very pricey.
If your "set" does not work you can remove the lower tang and replace it with a standard lower tang with standard trigger parts. That is what I do for everyday enjoyable shooting. Keep those "set trigger" parks in a well marked envelope to stay with the rifle in the advent you decide to sell it.
Mike in Peru

[Speedo66]

The trigger itself is working fine, just won't take a "set". Actually has a nice let off, not unhappy with it. Also has a strong half cock position.

Is there any danger/safety issue with using the trigger as is? Anything in danger of being damaged?