I am looking to buy a win 94, just like grandpa had. I know that people say don't buy after 64 but don't know way. also is any gun pre 64 the same or are some years worth more. I see these guns going from $300 to $1000 besides condition what do I need to look for?
winchester 1894.
- Thread starter jogforfun
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Pre 64's have a few different parts, and generally seem to be assembled to a slightly higher standard. Pre war 94's are definitely better made and assembled. Are they worth it? Up to you really, depends on your personal viewpoints. - dan
In 1963 Winchester changed the manufacturing process on the model 94 in order to produce it more cheaply. From a practical standpoint they still functioned but fit, finish AND QUALITY took a big nosedive. Prices for pre 64 guns are higher and as Dan said pre war 94's are better still. Original finish is what to look for basically original blue and unsanded stocks. That is the key to 94's that hold their value. A decent pre war 94 carbine undicked with should run around $600 or so, a little less for post war. Generally the older you get the higher the price all things being equal.
You can buy a pre 64 in decent condition for around $500 and I guarantee you it will never be worth less if you look after it. Refinish and reblue adds no value to the older Winchesters.
BigUglyMan
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- New Scotland
Refinish and reblue probably detracts from the value of the rifle unless your past name happens to be Bowen or Turnbull.
07blackwater
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Port Coquitlam, BC
If you want a shooter, the late 70's ones are built pretty good and can be found for around $300. The one I have has become my most used plinker/bush carry rifle and I'm not afraid to scratch or bang it.
For investment a pre 64 would be my choice.
For investment a pre 64 would be my choice.
My Dad has two model 94s one was old when he acquired it in the early 1960s the other is early 1970s vintage.
Both rifles are very accurate. The wood is comparable on both of them. The fit and finish are the same.
The only difference I can see between the two rifles is when receiver is opened the linkage that pushes the cartridge up in front of the bolt is made
from heavy gauge sheet metal in the post 64 and is machined from a piece of solid steel in the pre 64.
I often wonder if Winchester found them selves a similar situation to Marlin when they were taken over by Remington.
Apparently Marlin let rifles out of the factory to dealers that had serious defects.
I have a 1895 Marlin that was made after the takeover that is a very nicely made rifle.
Terry
Both rifles are very accurate. The wood is comparable on both of them. The fit and finish are the same.
The only difference I can see between the two rifles is when receiver is opened the linkage that pushes the cartridge up in front of the bolt is made
from heavy gauge sheet metal in the post 64 and is machined from a piece of solid steel in the pre 64.
I often wonder if Winchester found them selves a similar situation to Marlin when they were taken over by Remington.
Apparently Marlin let rifles out of the factory to dealers that had serious defects.
I have a 1895 Marlin that was made after the takeover that is a very nicely made rifle.
Terry
- Location
- Southern Vancouver Island
I have a 94 made in 1910 that was dicked with (Sanded stocks and incorrect rear sight) so that poo-poo's it
to diehard Winnie collectors. It is however, in .32-40 though the bore and chamber are rough. I'm figurin' this
rifle is the perfect candidate for a re-bore & chamber job to .35-30 which was a common thing to do with
32-40's with worn out bores back in the days when this rifle was made. The bugger is in primo shape internally
& externally only needs a re-blue to make 'er pretty again.
I've already put the proper pre war rear sight on 'er and with it's 26" barrel, she hangs like a dream for offhand shooting. Darn thing is to nice not to restore.
Time to work something out with IRUN Guns & JES Rebore Services I figure. Collector snobs be damned.
Nothing wrong with post 64's made in the 70's as they have good barrels and shoot straight.
I just bought a nice 24" barreled one in 30-30 that will soon get a good going over.
to diehard Winnie collectors. It is however, in .32-40 though the bore and chamber are rough. I'm figurin' this
rifle is the perfect candidate for a re-bore & chamber job to .35-30 which was a common thing to do with
32-40's with worn out bores back in the days when this rifle was made. The bugger is in primo shape internally
& externally only needs a re-blue to make 'er pretty again.
I've already put the proper pre war rear sight on 'er and with it's 26" barrel, she hangs like a dream for offhand shooting. Darn thing is to nice not to restore.
Time to work something out with IRUN Guns & JES Rebore Services I figure. Collector snobs be damned.
Nothing wrong with post 64's made in the 70's as they have good barrels and shoot straight.
I just bought a nice 24" barreled one in 30-30 that will soon get a good going over.
I have a 94 made in 1910 that was dicked with (Sanded stocks and incorrect rear sight) so that poo-poo's it
to diehard Winnie collectors. It is however, in .32-40 though the bore and chamber are rough. I'm figurin' this
rifle is the perfect candidate for a re-bore & chamber job to .35-30 which was a common thing to do with
32-40's with worn out bores back in the days when this rifle was made. The bugger is in primo shape internally
& externally only needs a re-blue to make 'er pretty again.
I've already put the proper pre war rear sight on 'er and with it's 26" barrel, she hangs like a dream for offhand shooting. Darn thing is to nice not to restore.
Time to work something out with IRUN Guns & JES Rebore Services I figure. Collector snobs be damned.
Nothing wrong with post 64's made in the 70's as they have good barrels and shoot straight.
I just bought a nice 24" barreled one in 30-30 that will soon get a good going over.
Jeez, if I were going to rebore that one I would think seriously about the .38/55 chambering.
- Location
- Southern Vancouver Island
I probably would, but I have a beauty 94 in .375 Win. and nothing in .35 calibre.
- Location
- The Nation ON
Apparently the Miroku made Winchesters are on a quality level with the pre 64?
