I have an old 1st year 1894 Winchester 32-40, magazine was shortened, forearm,glued, action works, probably in storage 40-50 years. Thought maybe one of you could tell if it is worth more for parts or worth keeping whole. I might be able to post a few pics when I figure out how! This is " A GREAT SITE "!!
Thank You, oldwood1
welcome,sounds like a keeper.would like to see a pic
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Will try to attach pics of old Win 94
If old guns could speak; nice piece of history. And, BTW, welcome aboard.
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I would say without a doubt keep it whole. Nice first year gun all things considered.
nothing wrong with that gun at all.
clean it up and shoot it.
or mail it to me, i'll get the stuff or make it and shoot it.
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Absolutely shoot it. These old rifles maybe have some peculiar issues to get around but they will shoot fine. Have several old 38-55´s that others thought were "shot out" when all they needed was a fat enough boolit to get started down the bore right.
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Welcome and congrats on a fine rifle. It's an honor to shoot a rifle of that vintage, you're touching history.
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that old winchester is a treasure ! to part it out.....ouch,hurts to even thnk about it !!
my 1908 mode is still running strong,no reason this one wouldn't.
might not hurt to have a gunsmith check the bore,etc just to be on the safe side before shooting it.
oh yes,just a reminder..a range report is MANDATORY if/when you shoot it. <grin>
Welcome to the madness. In no time you will get in the swing of things..smelt...cast...handload...shoot...smelt... etc. You get the picture. Another thing I should mention is that we are all enablers here so even if you think you need another rifle, someone will post that you should buy it!! Great place!!
Welcome to the site. I think you will find 100% of the people here say to keep it whole. I would not part it out. I would get it up and running again and enjoy it.
Welcome to the asylum. Keep that old gal as is. Jsut get her working and enjoy. That is a great caliber for some easy shooting. Most of us here given the chance and having the funds would probably ripp our back pocket off getting at the wallet to purchase a rifle like this.
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Thanks for all the comments and welcomes, I got the old 94 out a couple of days ago and started on the bore with some Hoppe's and a copper brush. There is a fair amount of rifling left in the "old girl"! A little pitting also, I tried a few pictures with a bore light in the chamber, don't think they came out real well. I tried to clean up the out side a little also with WD-40 on a rag. I used Hoppe's on a cue tip to clean as much of the action as I could reach. Lubed with a little light oil, the lever is working much smoother. Returned to the bore with more brushing and cleaning patches.
I will check my brass and see what I have in 32-40 if any. What would be a good light load with a "Cast Boolit"?
Thanks Again, oldwood1
Welcome you will like it here. 32/40 one of my favorites can't give you any loads right now as I have not shot that caliber in years but I will get back to you on that for smokeless loads. Tom
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I am going to try loading a few more pics. Any help on improving bore pics or all gun pics in general would be greatly appreciated. Still cleaning a little on the old gun, real hesitant to try and disassemble it, afraid of damaging screws etc.
Thanks, oldwood1
That's a really nice lookin rifle!
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