Winchester Model 94 in 30-30
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Para Bellum
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it doesn't side-eject. Scope-mount is a problem.
The Winchester 94 from that period had changed back to machined cartridge carriers from stamped metal, and are generally very reliable, relatively accurate. You might have trouble mounting a scope on one, but that should be a non-issue. I would get it just as a safe gun, never to be fired.
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When you find out let me know
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Winchester changed its manufacturing process
in the mid-60's. It is generally considered that pre-64 models are of much better quality. But if it's new in the box, hold onto it and PLEASE don't put a scope on it. That destroys the value.
in the mid-60's. It is generally considered that pre-64 models are of much better quality. But if it's new in the box, hold onto it and PLEASE don't put a scope on it. That destroys the value.
Opinions differ (fortunately - otherwise we'd all be driving Yugos and lack of competition would price them out of range for most of us) but I cringe at the thought of a scope on this rifle. The Williams FP 94/36 does such a good job on anything within decent range for a 30-30.
Doesn't even require drilling or tapping.
Doesn't even require drilling or tapping.
The quality of those of that year are second to none....very good fit finish and function...As far as collectability, that is subject to debate, but with thousands of then showing up on websites and auctions, as well as in personal collections , i wouldn't expect to reitre on its value...Those of that year, with S/N below approx. 5,200,000, are top eject versions. And if you DO want to install a scope mount, most are side mount to avoid shells exiting from hitting the base....SHOOT IT !!! It's a gun
They are fine - approaching days of yore (pre 64). I have a next-to-new 77 just purchased that also has the re-improved machined internals (and a return to better external receiver metal) and it is fine. Not sure when they changed back to the better metals and production processes but it was before mine. Keep it, enjoy it. Jury's out on whether to actually shoot it at your late date (approaching the end of the top eject run). I'm with those wondering about a scope on these: I say don't even think of putting a scope on a top eject, enjoy it for what it is which in non-scope form is about where the basic goodness of the gun is anyway (no AE flames please, those are great too for the scope option they do offer). I say shoot it and enjoy it and pass it on down to the next generation in whatever form it is by then, unless it is virtually new = safe gun.