date of manufacture model 94 30 wcf

[iceman]

I was cleaning off my old mod 94 today and remembered reading here that the date of the barrel manufacture was stamped on the bottom. I removed the forearm and found a date of 1940. The serial # 1267xxx falls in the 43 to 47 time frame of no records according to the little info I have. With a total of 78,866 made from 1940 to 1942 this seems odd that a barrel would be around that long. Any reference to better nail down DOM would be appreciated. There are also eyes for a sling on this rifle, one in the stock and one on the forearm band. I also have the hook like swivels that are used to attach the sling to the rifle. Were these factory original or an after market? Thanks in advance.

[jd45]

Go to savage99.com........there'll be a link for dates of manufacture. Just select your rifle & plug in your serial #. jd45

[salvo]

The polishing room records seem to be the most accurate source for your 94
"1,343,183 listed as the last Model 94 serial number recorded in 1942"
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=245213

Looks like you have one from around 1940-41! I discovered my 43-47 carbine was a 1942 and that a 1954 was actually a 53.
Hope you find the Link interesting.

[iceman]

Thanks for the info. I guess I did ok when I bought it in 1975 for $75.00. Anybody have info on the sling mounting system. I have never seen a forearm band with this little stud. I tried to install an Uncle Mikes on my bb94 and now need a new band.