model 94 modification project.

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I have an older model 94 not in the best shape but it fires ejects etc. ( some parts have been replaced with new. I picked it up for a $100. The stock looks like it was hand made moves when fired , broken front sight/rear also. Scratched etc. I was thinking how hard would it be if I could find an Octagonal 32" barrel and shell tube. ? And would it be transferable to the one I have? or would it not be possible due to the different barrels?
Any suggestions pertaining to this would be appreciated.
 
A picture would help out, along with the calibre and what you want to achieve with the rifle - hunting? shooting? back-up camp gun?
 
Epps Enfield said:
A picture would help out, along with the calibre and what you want to achieve with the rifle - hunting? shooting? back-up camp gun?
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Epps Enfield looking at 30/30 would like to use for hunting ( iron sights only once modified). Want to have it look like an older firearm. Was also thinking going with the black composite forearm and stock nickle finish everything except sights ( Black) ,hammer,lever, and receiver block, Tube barrel retaining band. But like the more traditional look. Cannot decide yet.
 
The method of holding the foreend on is different between a round barrel and an octagon barrel . Also an octagon barrel doesn't have a front barrel band. So the composite foreend won't fit . I know the look you want, I found a Canadian Centennial rifle , blued frame with an Octagon barrel in 30-30 ,it had been used for hunting so still is used for that. My suggestion is get a used composite stock , dura-coat the frame and barrel of your present gun and make a truck gun. Then save your money for a Heritage model rifle .30-30 or a nice old octagon barreled old timer , instead of putting lots of money into changing something into what you want. .
 
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The method of holding the foreend on is different between a round barrel and an octagon barrel . Also an octagon barrel doesn't have a front barrel band. So the composite foreend won't fit . I know the look you want, I found a Canadian Centennial rifle , blued frame with an Octagon barrel in 30-30 ,it had been used for hunting so still is used for that. My suggestion is get a used composite stock , dura-coat the frame and barrel of your present gun and make a truck gun. Then save your money for a Heritage model rifle .30-30 or a nice old octagon barreled old timer , instead of putting lots of money into changing something into what you want. .
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Thank you for the info. another buddy of mine had one he found in the mud about 40 years ago ( it is just a wall hanger now) Another guy I know has an old 30/30 with the 32" ( I do beleive ) octagonal Barrel. In great condition he received from his grandfather . great looking firearm. I remember seeing the centennials back in the late 70's. Did not seem to like the gold plating. I want to actually use the gun without worrying about scratching it. Will be looking around site for the oldtimer 30/30's.Thank you once again
 
I also have looked at modifying my 30-30 rifle and the costs associated with it are much more than the gun is really worth. Buy an original gun and have at her. there are guns out there, just have to be vigilant. I have a 26" octagon rifle in 30-30 that I found for $600 dom 1906...shoots like a dream. little too heavy for a lug around deer rifle, but for stand hunting it was fine. i have 2 - 26" round barrels also and they are just as accurate. I wanted to rebarrel or rebore a 38-55 rifle I have but at minimum of $600, I relented and left it alone.
 
Yes I would imagine they would be heavy to lug around, Probably as bad as My THompson Centre 50 cal Muzzleloader ( White mountain model).But the look is what I like in an older Octagonal barrel. ( I may have exaggerated on my buddy's 32") I am going by memory. :):)
 
On the barrel length, you'll likely have to get it from a barrel maker, who may be able to supply a mag tube as well. If not, most machine shops can make a tube up, but it would not be cheap.
The fore end on an octagon requires a bit of extra skill in that the barrels are tapered, and the groove in the fore end must also be tapered to get a good fit.
I had an 1886 done years ago, and it looks fantastic.
 
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