Model 52 Winchester Trigger

[moose owner]

I need some information regarding the trigger of a Winchester Model 52 which I inherited. It is a pre-A model, with serial number 21xxx. The gun has what appears to be an aftermarket trigger. There is a wire loop in front of the trigger which appears to be either a bolt release mechanism or a cocking indicator. When the gun is fired, the wire loop moves down and the sear remains depressed until the wire loop is pushed back up. As a result, if you operate the gun prior to pushing the loop up, the bolt will come out of the gun (since the sear remains depressed).

Everything functions fine, so long as you remember to press the wire loop up prior to operating the action. However, my assumption is that this is not the manner in which the trigger was intended to function.

Any information which anyone can provide would be appreciated.

 

[Offfhand]

I once had an older M-52 that had a Canjar trigger with a wire loop like shown in your photo. It was necessary to pull or press, (I forget which) the loop to remove the bolt.
The Canjar trigger was a great improvement over the older mechanism.

 

[Picher]

My 52 also had a Canjar Trigger, but someone had cut off the wire bolt release and bent it 90*, so it didn't protrude into the trigger area so much.

The Canjar is an excellent trigger. Mine is adjusted to 3 oz.

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Nice 52

 

[JohnBT]

Here are the directions I found on benchrest.com

"There should be a wire hanging down at the front of the trigger. With the bolt closed and FP in the fired position, push the wire upward and open the bolt and pull staight back all in one motion. To reinsert the bolt, I find that while pulling the trigger and wiggling the bolt, it slides in quite easily. Just practice a few times to get the hang of it. "

 

[moose owner]

Thanks for the help. I pulled the gun out of the stock and it is indeed a Canjar trigger. However, my trigger seems to be out of sequence in some way since it defaults to the bolt removal position once it has been fired.

It looks like Canjar has been out of business for about 3 years. Any ideas about who might work on old triggers like this one.

By the way: The trigger is very crisp and has almost no over-travel.