Lookin' at a Win. Mod. 94

[fishnbob]

I have an opportunity to buy a Winchester mod. 94 in 30-30 cal. What do y'all think it is worth? I haven't seen it yet but I've been told it is in excellent shape. I ain't too carried away with a 30-30, I really want a 45 Colt caliber but I think the asking price will be hard to turn down.;-)

[school of mines]

What I have seen around here is that if it is a pre-1964 model they go for $500-600+++. If it is a post-64, they are around $350-400. Hope this helps. I just picked up a post-64 and look forward to using some boolits in it!

[Canuck Bob]

If your looking for one of the handiest deer rifles ever made for mid range work you will be real happy.

Edit: sorry missed the worth part of your question. I paid $550 for a very clean pre-64, 1951, 32 Special with a steel Lyman 66A. The rifle was very little used and in very good shape and appearance and pristine bore. That is top range in Canada but I knew I wanted the condition, caliber and the sight. A normal use pre-64 goes for 425-500 and a post 64 goes for 350-400. They are one of the few rifles that compare to USA pricing in Canada.

[white eagle]

I thought pre-64 pertained to model 70's
anyway its a great rifle and an easy cal to shoot and load for
if the price is rite buy it you will be happy
I have had one for 41 years

[Canuck Bob]

The pre-64 distinction applies to a number of Winchester models including the 94 and I think the 88 and 100 rifles.

[John Taylor]

The pre-64 distinction applies to a number of Winchester models including the 94 and I think the 88 and 100 rifles.

Actually the 94 was changed in 63, had one that seemed very tinny sounding. Winchester was trying to save money and went a bit to far.

[jlchucker]

IMO everyone needs at least one 30-30 levergun. Winchester or Marlin, makes no difference. A good Winnie Model 94 is an American tradition. If what you are looking at, Fishnbob, is available in good shape and at a bargain, better snap it up. You won't be sorry. There'll be other chances to buy a 45 colt.

[Hardcast416taylor]

The "Bean Counters" and designers at Winchester/Olin definately pulled the flush handle on the left side of their brain for common sense about product design in the early `60`s. If it wasn`t the rifles it was the shotguns if not them it was their .22 rifle line. Yes, all these firearms went "BANG" when the trigger was pulled - but the public buying of these firearms soon told the "smart guys" at Winnie/Olin that they weren`t buying these"Improved" products.Robert

[northmn]

Comparing the 45 Colt to a 30-30 is an oranges to apples type exercise. However, considering that the 45 Colt is similar in performance to the old BP cartridges which the 30-30 as the first smokeless cartridge did a lot to make extinct. The 30-30 is a no brainer for cast bullet reloading and inexpensive Lee molds work just fine. It can be loaded from 32-20 performance up to full power and is really not all that bad on deer. I have shot a few deer with cast and prefer them to jacketed as I use a heavy cast bullet. I found if I really want to drop a deer on the spot with it I break the sholders as the cast bullet does not blow things up like a high velocity jacketed bullet from a more powerful cartridge.
There are those that love the pistol cartridges in rifles and like them for their handling and close range work on game like hogs and deer. Some attraction to that and carrying a pistol in the same caliber. I prefer rifle cartridges in a rifle. Each to his own.

DP

[Guesser]

I bought a Model 94 30-30 yesterday at the end of my driveway here in town. It is a 1973 gun and still has the hood on the front sight, no scratches in the grooves on the sight so I don't think it has ever been off. Gun is used but still in good condition, no rust, clean bore. Got it for what he was asking, $200.00 and came with 30 rounds of factory ammo and a soft case. Think I'll try some cast in it as soon as I get any copper fouling out of it. Figured I did OK.

[Bullet Caster]

I've had 2 30-30 rifles; the first was a Marlin--sold it. Then came the Winchester--sold it. I remember the hood on the front site of the Winchester. Now I wish I hadn't sold either one of them. But then hind sight is 20-20. But now I have a Winchester 94AE chambered in .45 Colt, which is what I wanted to start out with. I just don't like the pot metal parts! BC

[TXGunNut]

Pre- and post- 64 has more significance to collectors than me. My oldest 94 was built in 69 and it's a fine rifle, just like all the rest. Pre-64's had their quality issues as well, IIRC.
I have Trappers in 45 and 30-30, the 45 is an AE. Both are great little rifles, wish I'd bought a few more when I bought these. Going price was 250-300 and nobody was terribly interested in them.
I use them mostly for decoration these days, sorry I couldn't get the first pic to rotate. Both are fun to shoot.

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