New to lever guns!
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2014 12:57 am
I'm not new to firearms but new to lever action rifles and obviously, new to this forum (I did post in the welcome section). Back around the end of October, I bought a Winchester Model '94 at a local pawn shop. Based on its serial # it was made in 1968. I'm guessing that it is the Standard Carbine model. While certainly not pristine, it is in decent condition. (I know, very subjective) The metal is free of any rust and the blueing is at least 90% (maybe more) intact. The furniture has suffered some but I think that I will be able to restore/repair it. The bore is bright and the crown is undamaged. The action is smooth. It was missing the front sight cover/hood (but they found it at the pawn shop ) and the rear sight blade (attachment) but I should be able to get a replacement but have yet to do so.
I'm thinkin' that 3 weeks prior to Deer Season here in WI was probably NOT the best time to buy a rifle if best price is a concern . The LGS was running a 10% off sale on all used center fire rifles tho so I was able to be out the door for less than $250. It was the only lever gun that I'd seen in this shop for a long time and I was sure that it would be gone soon. I made sure I was the one that put it in the "gone" mode. I'm happy with my purchase!
Here's a couple of pics:
In addition to the Winchester Mod'94's highly touted attributes of time tested design, function and reliability, I wanted a gun that exuded Americana! There are others that fit that description to be sure and I'm positive that others will mention them, but there's no doubt in my mind that the Winchester Mod '94 holds a prominent position in that group of firearms.
I am hoping that as a member of this forum, I will be able to come up to speed quickly RE: the specifics as well as the general aspects of my Winchester Mod '94. I look forward to spending some time here on the forum. That's it for now.
Sleeper
I'm thinkin' that 3 weeks prior to Deer Season here in WI was probably NOT the best time to buy a rifle if best price is a concern . The LGS was running a 10% off sale on all used center fire rifles tho so I was able to be out the door for less than $250. It was the only lever gun that I'd seen in this shop for a long time and I was sure that it would be gone soon. I made sure I was the one that put it in the "gone" mode. I'm happy with my purchase!
Here's a couple of pics:
In addition to the Winchester Mod'94's highly touted attributes of time tested design, function and reliability, I wanted a gun that exuded Americana! There are others that fit that description to be sure and I'm positive that others will mention them, but there's no doubt in my mind that the Winchester Mod '94 holds a prominent position in that group of firearms.
I am hoping that as a member of this forum, I will be able to come up to speed quickly RE: the specifics as well as the general aspects of my Winchester Mod '94. I look forward to spending some time here on the forum. That's it for now.
Sleeper