Winchester Model 94 30-30

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Just picked one of these up.

Seems like a great little gun! My first lever action. From what I can find on the internets, serial number 1808### puts year of production at 1951...?

Bluing is a bit worn, and the finish on the wood could be better, but meh! I got 7 boxes of ammo with it aswell. Am going to take it out shooting tomorrow, and if it's decent, will plan on carrying it for deer this year!

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So are these good guns? I think I've heard loads of talk on the 30-30 round....

Thansk!
 
One thing is sure,, you have a pre-1964,,, that means its considered attractable,, valued much more than later models. Its definatly a keeper and a good find !!! I have an later one and is my first choice for deer,, there are a lot of better guns out there we all know,, but walking in the woods with a 94 is almost spiritual :))) lets not forget its excellent advantages,, short,light, and fast. enjoy it !!!
 
Haha, right on.

Any links to a dissassembly/assembly instructions site?


Just took the butt plate off to check underneath it, and in the wood is carved: "J.S. 1951"

Man I bet this gun could tell some stories! Can't wait to shoot it tomorrow
 
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I also like these old lever's. Currently have two pre 64 94s. But also an old 1940's Marlin 36 in 32 Winchester. See if you can find a receiver sight, Williams or lyman to add on, for even more fun.
 
I have a 1951 model as well. It was inherited and came with a box of ammo from Kmart at $4.97 ( for 20) - still intact. It was probably bought some time after the gun was made as I don't think Kmart was here in the 50's. We got one in this area in the mid 60's, I think.
 
If you have a Walmart somewhere near some carry ammo and Winchester Super X was $14.95 last time I checked. Mine is a 1900 vintage 38-55 that shoots like it just came off the shelf. Yeah , stories indeed. Gives you an idea of how long your new stuff will live.
 
I can think of no currently made firearms that has undergone as many change-ups as the Winchester 94. This can make getting the appropriate take down instructions and an accurate parts list something of a challenge. A 94 should be completely disassembled from time to time to ensure no carumba or rust prevents reliable cycling or causes undue wear.
 
We just picked up a similar one to yours only in .32 spl here in NS. Dated to 1956 and immaculate condition, except for a bit of wear on the blue that shows that the rifle was hunted, but well cared for and didn't sit in a closet. Figured it was as good a time as any to put down the bow and walk the woods with a great rifle, as the season here in NS is over a month long. Only tough part is the day after I bought the '94, I found a Marlin 336SC in .35 rem in the same condition. Luckily the two combined still cost less than what you'd pay for a pre-64 in that condition back home in Ontario. These guns handle like nothing else and are tailor-made for hunting the bush.
 
So, I've been oiling this gun up, and generally fondling it....

Couple questions...
Would putting some oil onto the stock affect value? Nothing crazy, just some stuff I got in a Birchwood Casey pack for doing stocks.... Try to polish it up a bit

Also, is there supposed to be a grip safety on this gun? I notice there is some sort of spring loaded dentent button underneath where the leaver sits, but the hammer will drop if I pull the trigger without any pressure on the lever... Is something broken? Worth fixing?


Is there supposed to be a hood over the front sight?

Thanks


BTW the more I "fondle" this gun, the more I think I'm going to absolutly love it!
 
Never worry about the value of a gun you enjoy. That is other then the value you place on it from personal enjoyment and the value to whomever you pass it down too. These are working guns. They are meant to be held, carried and loved. Cross a creek, put it in a scabbord or in a rack in the window of your truck. These rifles are meant to push bush, sit with you leaning against a tree, to drop calf killing coyotes and to serve you well for a long time. Touch it up as you like, just use it and enjoy it.
 
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