Winchester 94 in 45ACP

[MiG25]

On another thread someone mentions the old Gun Runner. Got me thinking, I remember someone advertising a Winchester 94 (or was it a 92?) in 45ACP. Anyone ever heard of such a beast?

 

[MiG25]

As I think more about it, I think it was supposed to be marked Sante Fe Police or something like that.

 

[a j cave]

Mexican police had some built years ago. The ones that make it to market bring a good premium

 

[unicorn gravedigger]

I have a 94 in 45 long colt, couldn't you load something like that down to 45 acp specs.

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

I've handled and shot a couple of the Winchester model 92's made for Argentinian police service. Funky little carbines that performed decently out to around 80 yds. or so. Real fun to shoot.

 

[MiG25]

Well, there is a Sante Fe in Argentina and Mexico and New Mexico...

 

[Coachgun67]

It was the M1892, they were called "El Tigre" and had a reputation for feeding issues. There are a couple US gun smiths/companies who offer to convert a 94 Marlin,which includes shortening the receiver and everything...you'd have to deliver the gun and give them around 2500 USD , and voila, you have a dependable lever action in 45acp.
I toyed around with that idea for a while too...but if it's not shyte,it's expensive.
CG

 

[Gatehouse]

While having one would be cool form a collectors standpoint, I couldn't imagine getting one converted when there is already 45 COlt, 44 Mag and 357 options avilable- that function perfectly