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Why Does This Site Have Adds Suddenly? --2009
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Recall Winchester 490 22 Semi-Auto.
Winchester 490 Recall Information.
One reply to the questions.
Found the below on the web:
WINCHESTER MODEL 490, .22 CALIBER, SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLES
RECALL: These rifles are the subject of unintentional discharge problems.
Redesigned parts are available by contacting Winchester.
Source: AFTE Journal, March 1976; Volume 8, Number 1:28
Queried Winchester about the problem: transcript of Letter follows
WINCHESTER RIFLES AND SHOTGUNS August 18.
2008
Paul Phillips PO Box 38 Yadkinville. NC 27055
Dear Mr. Phillips.
Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Winchester Model 490. We
appreciate your time in contacting us.
I would like to direct you attention to the picture of the serial number you
recently sent to us. There is an asterisk behind the serial number
--------*.
This is the mark that was used to signify the completion of the recall.
Sincerely,
Winchester Customer Service ,
Blanked out serial number, showing Asterisk, of my rifle. I am not implying safe use of any firearm, this is but the info I got about it by requesting. No reference made to the reason of the recall, but found some reference to at least one used Winchester 490 slap firing. A slam fire is the firing of a cartridge caused by the closing of the bolt as the round is fed into the chamber.
Blanked out serial number, with following asterisk shown
below a picture of the Winchester 490 I bought. Found seemingly in unused, or very little used. I would guess there were under a dozen rounds ever fired through it. Facts come from verbal history, that first owner just put it in the closet, and never fired it, as well as internal examination. Almost no residue inside of rifle. Parts appear to be in pristine condition. Rifle found internally clean and in brand new condition, inside. There were some leopard-spot rust marks on receiver. Slight, only slight blemishes on stock. At worst, superficial problems. What a find.
Important Note Winchester 490 Dismantle