Winchester Model 94 question

[RickyT]

I have a 30-30 that I have been sitting on for years and I'm wondering if anyone has the resources to age it. I may have put 6 rounds through it and I have no clue how many rounds before me. The serial number starts with a 1650***. Best I can figure is maybe 1949 9r 1950? TIA

 

[bonewagon]

Looks like 1950. Check this link http://oldguns.net/sn_php/winmods.htm

 

[RickyT]

Looks like 1950. Check this link http://oldguns.net/sn_php/winmods.htm

Thanks a lot! That's it, Manufactured in 1950. It's older than me I have had it all this time and don't even use it.

 

[bonewagon]

They are great guns. My wife inherited her Dad's 1978 dated Winchester Model 1894 in 30/30. It has some wear marks from hunting, but was only fired a handful of rounds. It is one of our favorites for a number of reasons. I have one of the newer Marlin 1894SS in 44 mag that is fun to shoot, but the old Winchester makes you feel nostalgic every time you pick it up. Very slim receiver and just feels good. Would love to see you post a couple of picks of your '94. See ya later.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Thanks a lot! That's it, Manufactured in 1950. It's older than me I have had it all this time and don't even use it.

I'll give you 100 bucks for that old hunk of junk

 

[CavalryJim]

I'll give you 100 bucks for that old hunk of junk

Because you seem like a nice guy, I will give you $150.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Because you seem like a nice guy, I will give you $150.

Deal!!

Now if only Ricky will agree to it

 

[Hitman]

Hang on to it

 

[RickyT]

Are ya'll bidding on the scabbard I got with it? Anywho here's a few pics

 

[jmcrawf1]

Man that thing is clean. Is it not a 30/30? What's 30 W.C.F?

 

[RickyT]

30 30

 

[jmcrawf1]

30 30

I'm not that old enough to remember when.........*fill in the blank*

 

[RickyT]

Maybe

Winchester Center Fire, that's all I can come up with.

Winchester Cartridge Foundation. It wa sthe old days, no telling.

 

[bonewagon]

Posted photos are great. Looks like a keeper for sure.

Later

 

[whbonney26]

30 WCF is 30-30.

Winchester Center Fire

Same goes for 44 WCF being .44-40 etc.


Beautiful rifle you have there.

 

[RickyT]

Thanks for the compliments. have some surface rust on the hood over the front sight and some on each side of the receiver. Prolly nothing a little crocus cloth or light steel wool wouldn't take off. It was kept in a scabbard for a long time and I think that's where the rust came from. It has been kept oiled and a safe queen for quite some time. Anybody have an idea of an approximate value on this? I mean besides the $100 and $150 offers that was made earlier.

 

[jmcrawf1]

Thanks for the compliments. have some surface rust on the hood over the front sight and some on each side of the receiver. Prolly nothing a little crocus cloth or light steel wool wouldn't take off. It was kept in a scabbard for a long time and I think that's where the rust came from. It has been kept oiled and a safe queen for quite some time. Anybody have an idea of an approximate value on this? I mean besides the $100 and $150 offers that was made earlier.

Gunbroker has a couple of '45-'49 models for $700-$750.

 

[bonewagon]

Just my opinion, but I have been told over the years not to try to remove any rust or tarnish by sanding or steel wooling the surface, just oil her up good. People like me and some collectors just like that original finish with all its "character". Some say it may ruin the value to try to make it too "purdy". Being a pre-64, should command a fair price. I wish I knew what price, but can't help you.

 

[RickyT]

Thanks, I'll be sure to leave it as is. I might have to re consider with those prices