I paid 500.00 for it... does that seems about right?

How difficult would it be to go back to the old style buttplate? Can you tell from the pictures if the stock was cut when this recoil pad was added? I don't mind if the rifle is a puzzle but I would like it to look more traditional...

Lastmohecken wrote:Does the rifle say Nickel Steel on the barrel? I don't know for sure, but didn't all of the early Winchester 30/30 barrels say "Nickel Steel" on them? And when did they quite putting the words "Nickel Steel" on the barrels?

It says "Winchester Proof Steel"...

Thanks guys! I sure appreciate all the help.
Kurt

Vikurt, Like I said above, take the old girl and go make meat. Nuther words, go kill something dear like for supper. I'm not sure the factories take the old rifles into consideration when they load the 30-30 ammo. Since the 30-30 was a smokeless cartridge from the start the loads have done nothing ...

Chuck 100 yd wrote:If it is in sound mechanical condition without excessive headspace it will be safe with factory ammo. The factorys take those old girls into account when they load ammo. Shoot her and make meat!

Well then.. that's just what I'll do! Thanks!!

I thought the 94 was released in 95, yes no? Looks original to me :D The loading gate looks different to me compared to later ones. Nath And I wondered about the stock, I would think that would have had a metal plate originally... also I read that the pre 1920's carbines had saddle rings, I wonder ...

I thought the 94 was released in 95, yes no? Looks original to me :D The loading gate looks different to me compared to later ones. Nath And I wondered about the stock, I would think that would have had a metal plate originally... also I read that the pre 1920's carbines had saddle rings, I wonder ...

Sure looks like a reblue to me. 1894s are famous for losing the blue on the receivers. I've owned a few "antique" 1894s that were almost silvered out. I'd like to use the rifle for deer hunting, it seems to be in good shape to me... do you think I'd have any issues with using a 110 year o...

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Hi, I'm new to this site and I could sure use some help... I just found a Winchester model 94 .30 WCF and the serial number is 1320XX. According to armscollectors.com and savage99.com the rifle was made in 1898. When I first looked at the rifles at the local gun shop (Iwas looking for a pre-64 model...