![]() This action was taken because a limited number of these cartridges were loaded with an. Winchester offered to do repairs on the gun free of charge. 243 Winchester, 100 gr., PSP, centerfire ammunition, index R243W3. ![]() In 1990, Winchester issued a recall for this rifle due to a tendency for the firing pin to break due to use and metal fatigue and become lodged in the breech bolt face, causing the rifle to fire with the action not fully locked, leading to possible catastrophic failure and risk of severe injury or death to the shooter. Winchester Model 100 In 308 1990 Firing Pin Recall Still Active 1 - 4 of 4 Posts Mike97124 Premium Member Joined 82 Posts Discussion Starter 1 Just an update for anyone that has the Winchester Model 100 in 308 and hasn't heard about the firing pin recall from about 1990. Please click on the appropriate headings to the left. ![]() It was also available in a Carbine with a 19" barrel. If you should ever have questions before or after the purchase of any Winchester firearm or product, our Customer Service references can help you. Variants of the weapon are capable of firing a. A total of approximately 262,838 were manufactured. It was first introduced in 1961, and was manufactured until 1973. The Winchester Model 100 was a semi-automatic rifle manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company. ![]() The firing pin can break and lodge in the. It has come to our attention that the firing pin in the Winchester Model 100 Rifle or Carbine may break due to use and metal fatigue and become lodged in the. Semi-automatic rifle Winchester Model 100 If you own a Winchester Model 100 STOP using it and bring it in or call us so we can check the status of your firearm.
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