Just Another Winchester 94

[texagun]

Well, last weekend I was finally able to talk my buddy out of a beautiful Pre-64 Winchester Model 94. He's been keeping this gun in his closet for years and has never shot it and I have been after it for most of that time. The gun is immaculate. The wood is beautiful and the metal work is excellent, no noticeable dings at all. I have another Pre-64 Model 94 that I hunt with but this one eclipses it by far. This one was made in 1962. Hopefully the photos will show some of it's beauty.

 

[ontarget]

Very nice. I love those 94's. You did well.

 

[jmr40]

I have a 1958 model. Mine has been used enough to have a few minor character marks, but this looks like new. Good find.

 

[SwampWolf]

Love the wood. Lots of figure for a standard Model 94.

 

[tark]

That looks like a 99% gun to me. It is far above "Just another 94 Winchester."
very nice!

 

[bannockburn]

texagun

Well you're right about the wood and the metal being in first rate condition for a gun that's over 50 years old.

Now you need to take it out and put it to some use like it was originally intended for.

 

[ECVMatt]

Wow! That's just beautiful! As pretty as that is, I hope you take her hunting. Great find and have fun shooting it.

Matt

 

[RainDodger]

Wow... price doesn't matter for a pre-'64 with wood like that... in my opinion anyway. That is some really pretty wood and to have it paired up with a rifle that's been cared for like that one... just... wow. Congratulations on a beautiful rifle! Shoot it!

I have what I consider to be a pristine 1941 Model 94 with nearly perfect bluing, but that rifle you have is far nicer! My wood is nothing like that either... enjoy!

 

[qwert65]

Absolutely gorgeous

 

[preachnhunt]

Beautiful!

 

[witchhunter]

That is a nice one!

 

[horsey300]

Drooling

That is gorgeous!

 

[RevJim]

That's the nicest pre64 I've ever seen Tex! Are going to use it or just keep as an investment?

 

[stoky]

sweet!
I hope the bore got oiled now and then.
What cartridge is it chambered for?

 

[texagun]

That's the nicest pre64 I've ever seen Tex! Are going to use it or just keep as an investment?

I will definitely shoot it. It will eventually go to one of my sons.

What cartridge is it chambered for?

.30-.30 (Thuty-Thuty)

 

[200Apples]

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What they said. Simply gorgeous figuring in that furniture.

I had a 1922 '94 in 30WCF with so much great character, but it wouldn't shoot well. Since I couldn't justify turning it into a wall-hanger and since only accurate rifles are interesting, I sold it and rolled the dough into a sweet wheelgun. My .357 and .44 '92s, a X 39 bolt carbine and a .308 Scout cover the .30-30 slot for me these days.

 

[Capybara]

Wow, mine's a beater in comparison, nice rifle you have.

1952 Winchester Model 1894 in .30 WCF

 

[T.R.]

The stock shows exceptional grain pattern and very attractive. Thanks for sharing.

About 15 years ago, I traded in an old 1920-ish 94 that had been neglected by a relative. In the trade, I rec'd a NEW 94 angle-eject Legacy model with deluxe walnut stock, checkering, and curved lever. I mounted a Leupold 2-7X scope and she shoots all shots into 2 inch groupings at 100 yards. My best trade ever!

TR

 

[Hanshi]

You got yourself a beauty, that's for sure. I love the M94 and my first one was a pre-64.

 

[jaysouth]

I have a 1972 Winchester M-94 in 30-30. It has a lot of wear on the wood and red freckles on the receiver, typical of a post 94 winchester.

Were I the owner of the OP's new acquisiton, I would be afraid to take it out of the house.

Mine could be used to paddle a boat or as jack handle without doing any damage to it's appearance, but it still shoots as accurately as I can hold it.

I am colored purple jealous. Nice acquisition.