old 94

Gary4242 · Post by **Gary4242** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:37 pm

HI,
I recently aquired an win. 94 circa 1901. The reciever and bands have aged to a brown finish on top of Silver, while the barrel and tube have remained their Black/blue finish.

Is this Browning/yellowing of the receiver something that can/should be removed? How?

Anyone wishing to share their knowledge as to why and what should be done......... I will be using as a shooter, not a collector.

Thanks,
Gary

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:43 pm

Heavens no. The natural patina is very desirable. Altering it in any way would adversely it's value.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:08 pm

jeepnik wrote: ↑Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:43 pm Heavens no. The natural patina is very desirable. Altering it in any way would adversely it's value.

I totally agree. Welcome to the fire..

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:32 pm

Gary, it would be easier to provide a reasoned opinion if you provided photos.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 6:49 pm

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Welcome to the board, Gary - That sounds like it's a great original-condition survivor, and I'd (along with others here) love to own one in that condition.

Is it a Rifle (model) or a Carbine (model), and what's the chambering ?

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OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:50 pm

Sounds like about 75% of my old Winchesters.
Most all of mine have wear and patina. Treat them just like they were new. Keep them clean and oiled. Especially when you return home from field use. Won't hurt em a bit.
If you're like me, after a while you were prefer rifles like that over the real minty looking ones. I love the look of honest wear on an old Winchester.
Oh, and welcome to the best forum on the web.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:25 pm

Welcome to the forum, I have a couple of old Winchesters that look like that. Like they say, that shows it's battle scars.

Gary4242 · Post by **Gary4242** » Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:38 am

Thanks for everyones input. It is a Carbine 30/30. It has a 3 leaf rear folding sight but the middle range blade has a broken wing.

Hawkeye2 · Post by **Hawkeye2** » Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:57 am

If that's an original 3 blade Winchester sight they are known for breaking. If you raise/lower blades make sure they move free and keep the pivot lubed. Don't use a screwdriver to pry them up.

Don't do anything to the finish except to take care that it doesn't get worse. What you have is honest wear, the result of many years of use and part of the gun's history.

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:51 pm

If it's not rusty and scaling I wouldn't fool with it. Just keep it wiped down with an oily rag.

Gary4242 · Post by **Gary4242** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:13 am

Here is a photo of 94 in this tread

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:25 am

That's in great condition. I wouldn't touch it. "Used, not abused."

Bill in Oregon · Post by **Bill in Oregon** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:33 am

Gary, congratulations on owning that fine early carbine.

FWiedner · Post by **FWiedner** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:33 pm

That is a beauty.

Leave it just as it is.

Oil it as you would any blued steel firearm.

Pete44ru · Post by **Pete44ru** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 4:38 pm

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Gary, your fine shootin' iron is an SRC (Saddle Ring Carbine) - a VERY desirable Winchester !

If you loop/tie a section of leather shoelace through the ring, it will stop scratching the receiver.

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Gary4242 · Post by **Gary4242** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 8:48 pm

Thanks Pete. Overall it is really good. Except the Stock has a couple of cracks near the tang and some good gouges on the other side of the stock. I had to replace the forearm band and screw as both were stripped. A lot of oil in the wood from over oiling....got most soaked out an re linseed oiled. Picture is after this. It's cheaper owning new guns...lol

Gary4242 · Post by **Gary4242** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 9:36 pm

Here is the bad side of the stock

mark · Post by **mark** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:16 pm

Leave it as it is.

Some "battle scars" add to the character.

Regards Mark

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 10:18 pm

I reckon that fine old rifle will be fine to carry deer hunting.

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Wed Jul 11, 2018 11:06 pm

"A fine old rifle" indeed. It has character!

Batman1939 · Post by **Batman1939** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 3:31 pm

Did Y2K have something to do with the last photo? Seemed to be in his "style".

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 3:43 pm

It would sure be nice if that old gun could talk.....

Gary4242 · Post by **Gary4242** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:24 pm

Sorry Batman....you lost me....y2k?

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Sun Jul 15, 2018 9:32 pm

Doc AJ you are so right, I have always said I would like to get a couple of those old Winchesters and a pot of coffee and sit and listen to the stories.

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