trigger help on model 5

[Tnslim]

I inherited my granddad's Model 5 tube feed bolt action that has at least a 12 lb trigger. It had set in the back of a closet for 30 yrs and took several hours of cleaning the bore to get the rust out. It actually shoots pretty well but the trigger is terrible. Any known fixes to this situation?
Thanks

[Mad Dog]

You could try polishing the two meshing parts of the sear but don't take any metal off of anything.

I'll dig around in the books in a bit and see if they were adjustable at all.

[BillPa]

12 Lbs? Heck that's a 2oz. Jewel compared the one I was working on today! I'm not sure but I think I may have sprained a knuckle pulling on it.

I didn't spend much time looking but I didn't see a easy or simple way to lighten it. There is spring and adjustment on the rear of the trigge , but mine was backed off and almost ready to fall out, so I don't think it was having much effect on the WOP. I guess something could be conjured up to reduce the sear/cocking piece engagement to shorten it a bit less then the foot and a half it is now.

I might work with it a little, very little ....Maybe!

BTW, mine was my Father's rifle too. He killed a lot of tree rat with it.

Bill