I just put a 1953 Win 94 on layaway...

[O.S.O.K.]

I am a sick puppy I just can't help myself when a "the right" firearm presents itself.

I was at the local funshop - bringing the owner a rifle that I'd worked on back to him and there it was on the rack.

It was all over when I looked at the bore - pristine. The outside is well worn but not abused. The serial number is 1920XXX.

Its kinda dirty but that's to be expected - and is easy enough to remidy! Caliber is 30-30.

It just feels really cool in my hands.

Now I have to ge figure out what I'm going to sell to pay for it I'm really trying to not to spend more money on guns...

I'll post picks and of course the obligatory range report after I get it home.

[salvo]

Sounds like a nice one congrats. I'm the same way, those Winchester are hard to turn down.

[Lastmohecken]

Yes, those pre-64 model 94s are hard to walk by, at a gunshow, for me. And when I see one on the used gunrack at any local gunshop, I always have to ask to see it.

I wish I had purchased my first one a lot sooner then I did. It's funny, but many years ago, they were about the same price as they are now. And $400 was a lot of money years ago. Finally I purchased my first for about $350 and I still have it. Anyway once you own one, it's hard to like the post 64's nearly as much, I own a few post 64s but they just don't have the same feel to them as a nice pre-64.

[Poohgyrr]

Congratulations. I haven't seen any older Levers here for a while.

[O.S.O.K.]

Well, I'm probably paying too much for it - but that minty looking bore really got me. And the action is tight. Looks like it was carried a lot and shot very little - and the owner knew to keep the bore oiled. I think this is a consignment gun because the gunshop owner is a friend and usually offers to take a little off - I do a lot of stuff for him for free or for very little - like I just conveted his Saiga .223 to pistol grip configuration and handled all of the reasembly too - including the bolt hold open which is a booger to reinstall - unless you know the tricks

Anyway, I've noticed the the winchester market seems to have softened - probably just temporarily - people seem to be focused on the battle rifles at the moment. But in time, that'll change.

[C. Cash]

Congrats OSOK! Now your sickness is spreading........I keeping thinking Pre-64 Mod. 94 to go along with my Big Bore!

[Borregos]

Congratulations

[O.S.O.K.]

Thanks guys - yeah, its definately contageous!

[Ysabel Kid]

Congrats Jac! Looking forward to the pic's and range report!!!