1927 Winchester 94

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 9:17 pm

Just picked up my 1927 Winchester 94 that I bought from Paradiddle, from the "Classifieds" here on Leverguns, great guy to deal with BTW.
I have been wanting an old style 94 SRC and this one just spoke to me

It's been carried quite a bit, but from what I can tell it does not seem to have been shot much. The action still has that new lock up feel to it and the barrel is spotless. It came from CA. and has a little sticker on the stock from W.P. Bonner Sporting Goods, 1126 E. 58th Place, Los Angeles. (Have not been able to find any info about them)
The front sight has been filed down and there is a imperfection in the stock, a small split that is about 2" long, it does not go to the end of the stock and is just on one side, it may just be a deep scratch?
All in all I'm very happy with it and I bet it will be a great little shooter!

Malamute · Post by **Malamute** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:11 pm

Very nice carbine Scott. The decal on the stock is a nice bit of history. It will be interesting to learn more about that outfit.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:55 am

Nice rifle and photos

!Thanks for posting.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:28 am

Very nice find, if only it could talk, what tales it could tell.

Warhawk · Post by **Warhawk** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:28 am

Very nice! I like the SRC buttstock and the ladder sight.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 6:48 am

But, I don't see your feet in any of the pictures?

Oh wait - that's me!

Great gun!!!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:26 am

Very nice 94. I think you did great in getting it. Wish my two carbines from that era still had the original sights.

win40-82 · Post by **win40-82** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 7:38 am

That rifle kind of reminds me of my father when he was about 60. A little rough in spots but still solid and could keep working right in there with the young guys all day long. Great find.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 9:10 am

very nice. best of luck. send range reports with pics when you get a chance.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:16 am

Scott,

I drooled over this carbine when Paradiddle put it up for sale. I'm drooling over it now. Beautiful carbine. Makes my old heart go pitter pat.

My very first 1894 Win was one like that, but a lot more used.

Joe

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:34 pm

Beautiful SRC and in nice condition too.

OD* · Post by OD* » Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:23 pm

Real nice SRC, Scott.

I have a similar '27.

gon2shoot · Post by **gon2shoot** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:40 pm

I like guns with experience

salvo · Post by **salvo** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:35 pm

Thanks for the kind words, all.
J Miller, I remember you posted on that FS thread, I think this old SRC talked to you too

I usually will not buy a rifle unless I have some cash stashed away, but Paradiddle said he was not in a hurry and would hold it for me. I ended up selling/trading two rifles and a Derringer, but ended up with this one and a Browning 71. Turned in to quite the adventure!

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:00 pm

I really like that gun.