Winchester model 1894

[cjp250]

Hey group.
Just looking for a bit of info about a rifle.
Just picked up a 1975 Winchester model 1894 in 30-30
Had some rust on the receiver from being carried.
I cleaned it up with some gun oil and 0000 steel wool.
Should I leave it alone or reblue the receiver?
And what is an approximate value of it please.
Barrel and stock are in great shape.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/uAPEPt2KJBavHS3j9
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gez2iaNnw196j5zw6

 

[FatCatsDad]

Any 94 that feeds and fires seems to go for 800 and up.
You won't live long enough for it to be valuable.
I'd clean the matal as best as possible , warm it with a heat gun and apply creme blue, of a blueing of your choice.
Oil when done

 

[Max Owner]

Any bare metal will continue to rust.

Put a film of oil on bare metal. Wipe off when in use. Re apply when done. Or could get gun re done/re stored. PR Precision does re bluing and it looks good in their pictures posted. They are a site sponsor here.

 

[kamlooky]

GrossoGattoPaPa hit the nail on the head with value.
Meself?
Keep it oiled up and yewsir.

 

[ronecol]

My understanding is that post 63 Winchester used different alloys in their forged 94 receivers (until 1981 I believe) making conventional re-bluing impossible or tenuous at best.

Maybe best just to clean it up and keep it oiled.

 

[alpining]

Depends on what you're planning to do with it. Is it going to see hunting or range use? Or safe queen only?

 

[Hangfire]

My understanding is that post 63 Winchester used different alloys in their forged 94 receivers (until 1981 I believe) making conventional re-bluing impossible or tenuous at best.

Maybe best just to clean it up and keep it oiled.

https://du-lite.com/blackening-post-64-winchester-receivers/

 

[ronecol]

My understanding is that post 63 Winchester used different alloys in their forged 94 receivers (until 1981 I believe) making conventional re-bluing impossible or tenuous at best.

Maybe best just to clean it up and keep it oiled.

https://du-lite.com/blackening-post-64-winchester-receivers/

Thank you.