Working on an early model Win 1400 16 ga. Not a Mark II. Two problems, 1st is I can’t seem to locate an extractor in 16 ga. Numrich has 20 ga and 12 ga only and Jack First doesn’t have any.. Will a 12ga extractor work? Or can I repair the existing one. There is not much left to work with however. Can I build the hook up and file to work? – How? I was thinking to build it up with a wire welder and file it to fit, any ideas? 2nd. shot gun refuses to cycle fully. It will only open approximately 1/2 way. I’ve taken care not to oil the piston or tube. Piston’s installed properly, no pitting on the piston or in the tube. Action’s clean. Not like a Remington where you can replace a ring any suggestions??? Or has this ole girl reached the end? I hate to be beat and tell this customer it’s time to retire this ole girl he truly loves his rabbit gun.
I believe the 12 ga extractor will work. You can weld it up and refit it, be sure to heat treat. I would weld it up with TIG and reshape it. As far as cycling, how do you know it only cycles half way if the extractor is broken? Anyway polish the chamber, fit and install extractor, make sure the cartridge rim is small enough to fit thru the locking lugs on the barrel. Sometimes these lugs are over sized and the case will drag on them when it the bolt opens and slow down the bolt and short cycle. Last but not least be aware parts are obsolete and harder to come by. Make sure your customer is aware of this and he should be looking for a new shot gun, or another one like this for spare parts.
