Never been a huge 94 man
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Never been a huge 94 man
I have typically favored Marlin lever guns over the years. Always liked the solid-top receiver, side ejection and easy bolt removal for cleaning. That said, I got a deal I couldn't pass up on a Model 94 made in 1952 and rebored and chambered to .35-30 by P.O. Ackley. Realized I did not know how to field strip, clean and lube a 94 so looked it up on Youtube, and boy it's more complicated than a 336. Doable, of course, but I'll need a parts tray -- and to pay attention.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
Yup , that's why we find so many old Winchesters that are full of crud that has been there since day one.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
Chuck, any favorite lubes for 94s?
Just noticed you are in Ridgefield. We looked at homes there three years ago. That is a really nice area. It seemed to us, though, that Washington state doesn't seem to care much about land-use planning. We were so used to it in Oregon.
Just noticed you are in Ridgefield. We looked at homes there three years ago. That is a really nice area. It seemed to us, though, that Washington state doesn't seem to care much about land-use planning. We were so used to it in Oregon.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
I have some gunslick lube from the 70's that comes in a little silver squeeze tube, the grease is black in color, I used that on my M94 after praying it down with WD40 and wiping as much out of the bolt opening as possible. Todd/3leg
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
I've used all sorts of grease in my 94s. Lately, I've been using Hoppe's "Gun Grease". I've always just used the minimum amount to get a thin coating on the bolt, locking lug rails, and the various pivot points. And I do mean MINIMAL.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
Hi friend. I mostly use Remoil . It does everything I need from a gun oil.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:31 pm Chuck, any favorite lubes for 94s?
Just noticed you are in Ridgefield. We looked at homes there three years ago. That is a really nice area. It seemed to us, though, that Washington state doesn't seem to care much about land-use planning. We were so used to it in Oregon.
This area is growing so fast it is just a bedroom for Portland. Places where I hunted in the 60's are now ant hills of people and shopping centers.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
Yeah - the Marlin 1894 is kind of like the Colt 1911; both are made of just a few, robust, kind of 'generic' parts, and there is little to lose or break when they are taken apart.
The Winchesters are more like a S&W revolver - lots of complex internals that can be a real pain to reassemble if you dare take them apart.
The Winchesters are more like a S&W revolver - lots of complex internals that can be a real pain to reassemble if you dare take them apart.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
No need to disassemble a Win 94 for cleaning. You can get to most every nook and cranny with a small brush. The bore is easily cleaned from the muzzle. Just buy or make a muzzle protector ( I've done both ) to keep the rod away from the rifling.
Over the 50+ years I've owned and used Win 94s I've found grease to be more of a dirt magnet than a lube. A good quality oil applied to all the moving pieces is all that's needed.
In reality they are a very simple design if you don't overthink it.
Joe
Over the 50+ years I've owned and used Win 94s I've found grease to be more of a dirt magnet than a lube. A good quality oil applied to all the moving pieces is all that's needed.
In reality they are a very simple design if you don't overthink it.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
Glad you made the switch, now you appreciate one of the slickest petite leverguns out there compared to the many chair leg offerings by that fish company.
94's are self cleaning, just a spot of oil on the rails is all that is needed.
Don't worry about the bore, it has proper rifling
I use bore foam cleaner as there is no vigorous rod action needed thus one can enter via muzzle.
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94's are self cleaning, just a spot of oil on the rails is all that is needed.
Don't worry about the bore, it has proper rifling
I use bore foam cleaner as there is no vigorous rod action needed thus one can enter via muzzle.
N.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
+1 Joe.
The Marlins are easier to disassemble, no question.
For me, however, it is negated by the 94's superior handling characteristics and pointability. I find them more comfortable to carry also.
Again, this is just me. I'm not a Marlin hater, I own several and they are fine rifles.
The Marlins are easier to disassemble, no question.
For me, however, it is negated by the 94's superior handling characteristics and pointability. I find them more comfortable to carry also.
Again, this is just me. I'm not a Marlin hater, I own several and they are fine rifles.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
Thanks fellas. I'm sure I'll learn to love this thing.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
.....now you appreciate one of the slickest petite leverguns out there compared to the many chair leg offerings by that fish company.....Don't worry about the bore, it has proper rifling.....
I own both (several from the Fish Company, one USA Winchester, & several Rossi clones of the Win 92), and like 'em all.
Definitely the Winchester design results in a slick handling and reliable gun, in either the long or short-action iteration. I do appreciate the simplicity of the Marlins though.
A true Levergunner should own both (plus a Savage or Ruger and/or Browning); I still don't have a Savage or BLR yet.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
I quite fancy the Henry version of the BLR.AJMD429 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 11:20 am.....now you appreciate one of the slickest petite leverguns out there compared to the many chair leg offerings by that fish company.....Don't worry about the bore, it has proper rifling.....
I own both (several from the Fish Company, one USA Winchester, & several Rossi clones of the Win 92), and like 'em all.
Definitely the Winchester design results in a slick handling and reliable gun, in either the long or short-action iteration. I do appreciate the simplicity of the Marlins though.
A true Levergunner should own both (plus a Savage or Ruger and/or Browning); I still don't have a Savage or BLR yet.
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Re: Never been a huge 94 man
We have a couple marlins in the family and they are great and easy to deal with when getting inside them. But.. after a few excursions you'll appreciate the nuances of the '94.Bill in Oregon wrote: ↑Sat Dec 16, 2017 9:40 am Thanks fellas. I'm sure I'll learn to love this thing.
I believe that carries over into the wondering of the guts inside. At least it did for me.
Some people appreciate the differences, others mistake it for a lesser rifle. Not me..
Cheers to you and your new friend!
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