The rifle I was missing

[bushmaster1313]

I am fortunate to own a pre-64 Winchester Model 70 and a pre-Mil Savage 99.

But I think I hit pay dirt with a moderately priced .30-30 Winchester 94 from 1957:

 

[witchhunter]

Moderately priced or not, that is a beauty! I don't care so much about price, if it is what I want and I got that much, I buy it. Simple, I don't ask if anyone thinks I got a good deal, if I am happy with it, cool. Besides, once it is paid for, it doesn't matter how much it cost! Nice old Winnie!

 

[Hardtarget]

Looks like you walked up on a nice old rifle! And it fits well with your other guns. Can't beat it.

Mark

 

[rcmodel]

You done good!!!
Whatever it cost!!

rc

 

[RainDodger]

Anybody know what year they started putting the shorter forend on these rifles? The ones where the wood doesn't extend as far past the barrel band? My 1942 has a slightly longer forend.

Nice rifle! You'll definitely enjoy it!!

 

[SwaneeSR]

Nice rifle. Of course I am biased. I have a 1955 that looks same but not the hooded front site. Shot my first deer with it, passed down from my dad.

I had not shot it since the mid 1980's until a range trip a few weeks ago... funny I thought it kicked a lot back in the day. Not any more. Although I am 40lbs heavier, 3 inches taller and 30 years older now....

Swanee

 

[bannockburn]

bushmaster

Nice addition to your classic rifle collection!

 

[Steve S.]

Witchhunter's words are eloquent; beautiful piece at any cost. I never buy a gun based solely on price, market value, THR approval, etc. - if I want a gun it is usually not outrageously priced and I buy it. In the money world, I have lost money on some guns and have made money on some guns (my money making ventures were usually just plain luck - I bought what I liked and it happened to appreciate). You have a great rifle, enjoy it for the beautiful thing it is and the hell with the cost - good shooting.

 

[LeonCarr]

Anytime you can combine Pre-64 Winchester and moderately priced, it is a good thing.

Nice Rifle.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

 

[SwampWolf]

QUOTE: Anybody know what year they started putting the shorter forend on these rifles? The ones where the wood doesn't extend as far past the barrel band? My 1942 has a slightly longer for end.

The source I reviewed reported that the shorter forend (7-5/16 inch) was initiated on "late model" Model 94s (post serial nos. 1,790,000).

 

[tark]

A true American classic

 

[RainDodger]

Thanks, SwampWolf.

Sure looks like the OP's new rifle is in nice condition!

 

[loose noose]

Excellent rifle/purchased at any price, a good friend of mine has got the same rifle that he bought brand new back in 1957 at Montgomery Wards, when he was a kid. Still looks like new to this day.

 

[ECVMatt]

That is a beautiful rifle! I have a '54 and it is one of my favorite leverguns!

 

[bushmaster1313]

I have a box of .30-30 ammo but still waiting for a chance to get out to the range.

 

[200Apples]

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Congrats! Nice lookin' rifle.