Winchester Model 100 .308

[ninjedi]

I have recently inherited a Winchester Model 100 .308. It appears to be in good shape and from what I understand it has not been used for a few years now. I don't really know a lot about long guns, and as I was researching information I found out there has been a recall on these models. I have no idea if the issue has been fixed on this particular rifle.

If I took it to a gunsmith, would they be able to tell if the issue has been corrected or not? I live in the west metro so I was thinking of taking to to Bill's and having them check it out.

[ex-LT]

Here's the number to call to see if your gun is affected by the recall. I believe they can also tell you if the firing pin has been replaced.

800-852-5734

ETA: Just checked, and the number is still valid.

[JeffB]

I did this exact thing about 15 months ago, I inherited one as well.
Call that number, he asks for the serial number, he looks it up and tells you instantly what the status is.
Tear it down and send in the old firing pin, they'll send you the replacement when they get the old one. It was about 2 weeks total for me. I DID get a gift card in the same envelope.

[ninjedi]

Thanks guys!

[ninjedi]

Well it turns out I do need to have it replaced. Any tips for disassembly?

[JeffB]

I turned to youtube and weeded out the red neck versions with way-too-much talking over the actual work. I didn't save any links to the better ones.
Hardest part was getting it all back together with the new firing pin while keeping it oriented correctly the first time.