Old Winchester 94. (1971)

[93marshooter]

I was 23 when my 94 was made. Winchesters are becoming more valuable. This one is pretty rough. I'd like to re finish the stock. Will it matter to the value of the rifle. I traded a older store brand Marlin for it plus some cash. I don't think it has "collector value" as such. I am sure this ha been covered before.

[.45colt]

Unless this is some kind of "Rare" model 94 that was hidden away I don't think you need to worry about refinishing it in any way. "old to most of us here is pre 1930. we would still love to see pictures though. .

[93marshooter]

Beauty vs character

[Sixgun]

Unless this is some kind of "Rare" model 94 that was hidden away I don't think you need to worry about refinishing it in any way. "old to most of us here is pre 1930. we would still love to see pictures though. .

Well put ----6

[.45colt]

We have to remember that there have been about a zillion model 94's made since (1894). most have been well used in the field and many are family treasures. the value to a collector is shot but as a shooter/hunter makes no difference at all. they work as well as ever. two years ago I sold an original 1894 38/55. made in 1899, brought a fair price but now what We would think given it's age. Good Luck. Jim.

[93marshooter]

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb10 ... 8438ea.jpg

[Griff]

Your typical post 64 mdl 94 carbine. I have several... while other may denigrate them and play them off as "less than"...

But, they're as functional and useful as any other... plus, the fact that it ain't "collector" material... means one can ENJOY it as it was made to be enjoyed!

[93marshooter]

Thanks for posting photo. The 94 is a joy to handle and shoot. It's been a few years. I have had Marlins for 10 years. The Winchester 94 is great to handle.hard to beat a 30-30.

[plowboy 45]

All 94s are the cats meow
Till you get to the AEs

[93marshooter]

The Marlin 336 is a great sporting/ hunting rifle. It would make a poor patrol carbine as it is hard to chamber a round at other than vertical. The 94 is more versital in various roles including defense, truck gun, etc

[Hagler]

93marshooter,

I "cleaned up" a pawnshop Model 94, that was made in 1975:

Before, rusty, from being put away wet:





After, with some character marks left in place:







I left a few pits around the proofmarks & serial number. I did not want to destroy them:



I also managed to remove most of "Bubba's" initials from the link:





Shawn

[93marshooter]

Haggler, you did a great job on that rifle.

[rangerider7]

Great job! RR7

[Pete44ru]

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I'm gobsmacked, Shawn - Nice job, but how the heck did you get that receiver to look so good ?

Inquiring minds need to know............


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[Hagler]

Thanks, gents.

I wanted to show 93marshooter what a little elbow grease can do to a cosmetically-rough Winchester.

Pete, some of us saw my rifle, back in 2008:

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... =1&t=10403

I removed the old varnish with carburetor cleaner. This did not remove the stain, but lightened it a little. The receiver & link was wet-sanded with progressively finer sandpaper. I think that 600 grit was the finest that I used. I thoroughly degreased these parts, and applied Burchwood-Casey Super Blue. Several coats were needed. To set the blue, I boiled the reblued pieces in a large stockpot. I let them air-dry, then oiled them. The Super Blue did not take well the sharp corners, but the rifle looks the way that I hoped that it would. Since then, I put an older, longer forend on it (seen, here, with my other leverguns):



Shawn

[1894c]

any .30WCF is worth fixing up and 1971 is not old, just getting started... :)

[Pete44ru]

Pete, some of us saw my rifle, back in 2008:

http://www.levergunscommunity.com/viewt ... =1&t=10403

Thanks, Shawn - I disremembered that thread. (gettin' old, I suspect )


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