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I recently got a model 94 in .32 special.

Thing is, it has a side mounted scope on it (which i find ugly). I would like to take the scope off because I will be using this as a brush gun and because I like the looks of a levergun without a scope.

Question is will I be left with some ugle holes on the side of my gun or is there a way to fill in the holes?

I was thinking a gunsmith could put in a screw and make it flush so that it might just look like a pin??

Any thoughts or advice?
 
There are Winchester plugs and screws that fit the holes. Most later rifles are drilled and tapped of the purpose of adding a scope mount. The plugs and screw that fill the holes are perfectly normal in the guns appearance.
 
I'm sure the side of the receiver had to be drilled and tapped to accept the scope base.

Mind you, I'm wrong a lot, but I think that's what you'll find. A smith can make filler screws if you can't find them, or can fill and reblue. Whether it's worth that expense is of course up to you.
 
Sounds like filling the holes shouldn't be a problem. (hopefully not too pricey though)

Now, any one have any suggestions on on some sights? I was thinkin a fiber optic front and maybe a peep on back? Havnt decided on a peep site or not though.
 
Most sidemounts were designed to fit into holes that were factory drilled and tapped on postwar '94's. Any gunsmith should be able to supply you two 6X48 screws cheap, and the larger screw for a couple bucks more.
 
finger lever pin stop screw

Matt. You'll need a finger lever pin stop screw to replace the "larger" of the three screws holding your scope mount on. Don't lose the finger lever pin thats in there also. I got mine from Reliable, cheap and fast! I agree with you about the look of lever guns with scopes. Just doesn't look right to me. Enjoy your 94, I know I enjoy all my 94's!! Good shooting, Toni.
 
Most 94 mounts (pre angle eject design) were designed to use the existing holes, so no drilling and tapping would be involved. Just get the replacement screws and away you go. A few years back I set up a 32 Special 94 exactly like this for a friend of mine, we ended up putting a Williams peep sight on it instead though. - dan
 
For fast target aqusitation in the woods I like semi or full buckhorn with a bead up front.Could use the fiber optic with that as well.
 
I got the same gun(1894/.32 win spec) a couple of months ago. I have"nt shot it much(waiting for dies), but I expect it to be a 150-200yd rifle at most.
I have the original buckhorns, and I would"nt change them as I like the traditional aspect. I see it as a defence or bush gun, and the sights are perfect for that.
 
I've carried either a .32 special, 30WCF, or a 38-55 for years and have found the original sights to be more versatile than a peep. Much easier to adjust the rear sight for different ranges and hit the raccoon where you want to. :) With the 38-55 I used the barrel sight for 50 and 100, and a tang sight set for 200. Pretty handy combo. How is the scope mount attached? If it has four holes all the same size, it wasn't mounted in factory drilled holes. I would just plug the holes with screws. The later mounts have only three screws, two in the rear that go in the peep sight mounting holes, and one that replaces the big screw at the front of the action.
 
As you have been told, it will be an easy fix to have the holes filled.

Your scope mount is worth money, since there are still people who want to scope older 94s. A 94 side mount with screws goes around here for about $20.

For sights, I think most people do find a rear receiver (peep) sight to be fast and accurate, and there is an advantage to going with a front fiber optic sight with a rear peep sight, as you are thinking. But individual tastes vary, and for sure lots of folks like the standard issue sights, or a deep buckhorn. If you have a gun shop near you, they may permit you to handle guns that have the various sights, and you can see for yourself what is best for YOU.

Doug
 
Ah, a good old 94 in 32 Special. I've used a 32 for the past few years on whitetail. Great rifles, great old cartridge!! If you have a Canada Tire nearby, check the ammo shelf. I've bought 7 boxes of 32 for as low as $8.49 for the last 4 on clearance prices. Can't beat that. I also bought a bunch of proper brass at gun shows. When I finally croak at a ripe old age, there will likely still be 6 1/2 boxes of new 32 ammo in my gun room!!!:p:p
 
My uncle was one of the first trappers/settlers in the Peace River area AB and carried a .32 Special for moose and one grizzly that thought he'd drop by the cabin one day for some homemade bread.Died with his head between my uncle's boots on the last shot.Better than a sharp stick but never used on Griz again.......................Harold ********worked fine on moose though!!
 
Thanks for all the replys.

I still havnt decided on putting a peep and/or fiber optics or not. I also like the tradition aspect of the gun, but am wondering about low light levels with the original sights.

The side mount is the newer one as well, one large screw in front and the two smaller in back, so I will not have a problem with the holes as you guys have said.

I've been thinking of using this gun for bears this spring. Anyone have any experience with a .32 on bears? Or even a 30-30.

(Black bears by the way, not charging grizzlys, like mbogo's story).

Short story for mbogo....I worked a couple hours north of Peace River a few summers ago, lots of black bears in that region and we actually saw one Griz that summer. Pretty rare for these days from what I heard.?..
 
I like the Williams peep on the rear and therir "Fire sight" on the front. The advantage of the peep is that it does not block out half the target like a rear open sight does. I use a small aperture for sighting in and a larger one for hunting.
 
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