Winchester Model 94

[Tactical30]

When my dad past away he left me a couple guns. One of them was an older Winchester model 94 30-30. He got it in the late 50's/ early 60's from his dad.

It has the steel buttplate and I heard they put plastic buttplates on them to save on money on the newer models.

It is in very good shape almost mint. He must have kept it oiled and cleaned.

I would post a pic but dont have one taken yet plus there is nothing special about it, its just a model 94 Win.

Im wondering what this rifle is worth?
Serial # 3426XXX

 

[krw]

Re: Winchester Model 94

Turn the rifle upside down, is there a visible screwhead on bbl end of the cocking lever? If so it is a Pre64 which makes it more collectible and worth more. This is the easiest way to determine a Pre64 Model 94. As long as you remember what you have, they are excellent deer rifles. I own a Pre64 in 30-30 and 32 Win Special. krw

 

[kyle1974]

Re: Winchester Model 94

if it has a steel butt plate, it's more than likely a pre 64...

also, like mentioned above, if it has an external screw in the bottom of the floorplate, that's another quick sign of a pre 64.

as long as the reciever hasn't been drilled and tapped for a sight, it could be worth $550-$800 dpeending on condition.

if I were you....I'd keep it. They are much better built than the post 64's, not to mention they aren't even making the model 94 anymore at all, so it's likely to go up in value even more.

 

[308sako]

Re: Winchester Model 94

Deleted in protest!.

 

[Diablo]

Re: Winchester Model 94

Agree.

Steel buttplate, plus the receiver is better quality, and so is the finish of the pre-64s.

In the condition you mention, it is worth at least $600, not a penny less.

Keep it, clean and oil it once in awhile, the value may double every 10 years or so.

I had several, but sold them (and my Python collection) a few years back and put the money into building a new house. Now I have the house (and it's OK), but I wish I'd kept the Winchesters and Pythons.

 

[Queequeg]

Re: Winchester Model 94

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: krw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Turn the rifle upside down, is there a visible screwhead on bbl end of the cocking lever? If so it is a Pre64 which makes it more collectible and worth more. This is the easiest way to determine a Pre64 Model 94. As long as you remember what you have, they are excellent deer rifles. I own a Pre64 in 30-30 and 32 Win Special. krw </div></div>

I went and checked my older 94, also a 30-30, and found no such screw. Too bad, but no sorrow as I bought it used for $150.00 and hope I always own it. Its in the 3,600,XXX range.

I looked at my far newer 94 in .45 Colt, bought new 10 years ago, and it has a small screw visible on the barrel end of the plate the lever recirocates when activated. I assume this is the part of the cocking lever you refer to. Or is the screw you mention actually on the lever itself?

 

[Tactical30]

Re: Winchester Model 94

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: krw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Turn the rifle upside down, is there a visible screwhead on bbl end of the cocking lever? If so it is a Pre64 which makes it more collectible and worth more. </div></div>

I just checked and there <span style="font-weight: bold">IS</span> a visible screwhead on the end of the cocking lever on the underside of it.

I want to start making some reloads for it but noticed they only make the flat tip bullet cuz of the side/tube loading. they are just fun to shoot.

What kind of price range would this rifle be in being it a pre-64 and in really good shape? I dont want to sell it but I would just like to know.

Cant wait to put some loads together and see what kind of real accuracy I can get.

 

[krw]

Re: Winchester Model 94

Best way to get an actual worth, start watching Gunbroker. You will see them pretty frequently started at $0.01 with No Reserve. That will give you an actual worth. Just quessing, I'd say $550 and thats close. krw

 

[Greg Langelius *]

Re: Winchester Model 94

I have a '94AE carbine 16.5" chambered in .44 Rem Mag. Recoil is quite tolerable, but I still installed Limbsaver 1" recoil pad, primarily to increase the LOP to be more compatible with my 6' 5 1/2" frame. Mounted with a dot scope, it's an absolute dream to use, and its size and weight make it an ideal brush/woods hunter. I've used 180gr Rem/UMC LFNC (Flat Nosed Jacketed Lead Tip)rounds and Magtech .240gr LFNC loads, with the accuracy nod definitely going to the former.

BTW, Hornady makes LeverEvolution ammo in this chambering.

Greg

 

[MudBug]

Re: Winchester Model 94

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: longrange30</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: krw</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Turn the rifle upside down, is there a visible screwhead on bbl end of the cocking lever? If so it is a Pre64 which makes it more collectible and worth more. </div></div>

I just checked and there <span style="font-weight: bold">IS</span> a visible screwhead on the end of the cocking lever on the underside of it.

<span style="color: #FF0000">I want to start making some reloads for it but noticed they only make the flat tip bullet cuz of the side/tube loading. they are just fun to shoot.
</span>
What kind of price range would this rifle be in being it a pre-64 and in really good shape? I dont want to sell it but I would just like to know.

Cant wait to put some loads together and see what kind of real accuracy I can get. </div></div>


I know that Hornady has some of their Lever Revolution ammo for these that has a soft polymer tip.

Second from left.

and they also sell tipped bullets you can reload.

LINK