Win 94 Pre 64 Question

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i have the oportunity to purchase an older win model 94 (30-30) with the serial number in the high 2, 900, 000 range and has a steel but plate. is this a pre or post win 94 and what is a reasonable price to buy it for? ( id say its in very good condition)

any info would be greatly appreciated.

thanks!
 
fastest way to tell is the plate of the lever has a screw in it near the pivot if it is a pre 64. price is dependant on condtion post 64's in great condtion sell for about $350
 
My references show the following:

Serial numbers ended in 1963 with # 2,586,000.

Post '64 production numbers started at 2,700,000.

Serial #'s 2,899,428 - 2,991,927 was the range for 1966
 
so if this rifle was made in 66 then what would a fair price be, my friend is asking $350.00 for it (very good condition apart from a few missing screws on the reciever) is this too high for a post 64
 
sksnujack said:
so if this rifle was made in 66 then what would a fair price be, my friend is asking $350.00 for it (very good condition apart from a few missing screws on the reciever) is this too high for a post 64
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This would entirely depend on which Screws... :)

$350 is about average Price for a Post 64 in "Very Good" condition with NO missing parts ;)
 
Win 94 dates

Serial number 2,900,000 of the Model 94, Winchester was manufactured in 1966. In my opinion, these were the worst of the 94 Winchester.
 
I agree. They have a stamped carrier that is a complete piece of s---. They are also coated with a black finish that flakes on the receiver. It is not blued. With missing screws the gun is starting to look like around 200.00 to me.

cheers Darryl
 
hey guys, thanks for all the input! as it turns out i made a mistake with the serial number, its actually in the low 2.2millions so its made before 1964 after all. i went and purchased it today for 350 bucks and i cant wait to test her out. blueing is about 80% with the wood looking very good with only some minor handling marks.
 
Pre 64, Model 94

sksnujack said:
hey guys, thanks for all the input! as it turns out i made a mistake with the serial number, its actually in the low 2.2millions so its made before 1964 after all. i went and purchased it today for 350 bucks and i cant wait to test her out. blueing is about 80% with the wood looking very good with only some minor handling marks.
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I know how you feel about 'can't wait to try it out'. I just bought the model from WW2 that was used by the rangers for patroling bridges, railway yards, etc., during the war and has the Canadian Military stamp on it. The rifle is in beautiful condition with a Lyman peep sight and I couldn't wait to get to the range, either. The only delay was because about 25 years ago I gave my nice pre 64 to a son and I didn't have a cartridge for it in the house! So, bought a box of Siera 170 grain bullets and had to reload some before I could try it out. It shot just as good as it looked so it was certainly worthwhile.
 
The pre-64 are all steel ,the later models are all steel except the reciever,which is some kind of steel alloy(it won't even blue)the inards are just fine!

Get Some Winchester because it's going fast!!


Bob
 
What screws are missing??
If the inspection screw on the left side of the reciever about half way back along the top openning is missing, there is a pin inside that can fall out.
Nothing to worry about, it's just the operating pin that makes the whole thing work!

item 15 in this pic courtesy steve's pages

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Methinks you need that screw to keep the pin in...it would suck to have the rifle fall apart in your hands out in the woods.

Numrich prob' has the part.
 
If the finger lever pin (14) works itself to the left, your bolt will be stuck closed. Get the right part so you don't have to carry a punch or nail with you in the bush. If you lose this pin, you may lose more guts. Contact me by PM if you get stuck, I may have one for the Pre-64.
 
sksnujack said:
ya its item 15 for sure. so i shouldnt worry about it?
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I was being sarcastic. You need that screw, the pin WILL fall out eventually.
There may be more than two sizes of screw for the hole. I've seen two different sizes myself.
I had a hell of a time finding one for a 1910 built '94 with a very large screw.
I think yours is likely the same as the more recent models, and shouldn't be hard to get.
 
..................JYC knows what he is talking about in regards to the mechanics of these works of art!!!:D


.................He talked me through the removal and installation of a firing pin 2 or 3 years ago and knows his stuff.:dancingbanana:
 
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