How did I do on my first rifle purchase? (Model 94)

View · by **Dylan** on Mon Sep 02, 2013 3:06 pm

I've been wanting to find a decently priced Winchester Model 94 30-30 for some time now and finally came across one this morning. Based on the serial number (1780XXX), I've dated it to 1951. I paid $400 for the gun - $500 after Ammo and cleaning supplies. I feel that the gun, considering it's age, is in great condition. There are only a few minor dings on the stock and forestock. The bluing is a bit more worn on the receiver than the barrel. I put 15 rounds down range with no issues feeding or ejecting.

Here is an album of some pictures I took when I got home: http://imgur.com/a/1p8Kb

Mainly I'm just looking for some advice on caring for it, verification of the date, and if the price I paid is in the ballpark range for it's market value. In the end though I'm glad I was able to get my hands on an American classic, such as this.

View · by **FJ540** on Mon Sep 02, 2013 3:20 pm

I think you did pretty darn good!

View · by **Eric Marleau** on Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:29 pm

You got a great deal on it.

Nothing handles like a good old lever.

Congratulations.

View · by **BBeckwith** on Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:35 pm

Looks like a good gun for a pretty good price.

View · by **LePetomane** on Mon Sep 02, 2013 5:01 pm

I don't know what going prices are but the gun is in nice shape.

View · by **Snakeman721** on Tue Sep 03, 2013 11:22 am

You got a GREAT deal! Pre 64 Winchester model 94s in that good of shape are going for around $650 or better on Gunbroker. Usually the ones going for $400 are all rusty and banged up. Congratulations!

View · by **2in2out** on Tue Sep 03, 2013 6:41 pm

Snakeman721 wrote:You got a GREAT deal! Pre 64 Winchester model 94s in that good of shape are going for around $650 or better on Gunbroker. Usually the ones going for $400 are all rusty and banged up. Congratulations!

I agree.

Great find, Dylan!

View · by **Packrat** on Wed Sep 04, 2013 12:40 am

Very nice looking gun for the money, http://www.youtube.com/user/downeastgunworks?feature=watch has a great video on the 94 if you want to get into it.

View · by **Dylan** on Wed Sep 04, 2013 7:46 am

Thanks everyone! I can't wait to take it out shooting again, though it's not as cheap to shoot as my 9MM.

Packrat wrote:Very nice looking gun for the money, http://www.youtube.com/user/downeastgunworks?feature=watch has a great video on the 94 if you want to get into it.

Thanks! This looks like a pretty informative video, should I ever have to take it apart. Hopefully not though.

How did I do on my first rifle purchase? (Model 94)

How did I do on my first rifle purchase? (Model 94)

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