Sear's model 54 question

[wm]

Obviously these are a contracted form of the Winchester 94---but can anyone tell me if they are pre or post 64? I recall someone stating they were all made one or the other but I can't recal which.

I found an example that appears to be well used but not abused for a good price ......it might a good candidate for one of the two projects I have in mind (7-30 Waters with a 26" barrel or a 38-55 with a 16" barrel).

Thanks for any help you can give me.

Wm

[Hobie]

I don't remember off-hand but I'm thinking post-64. You can readily tell by looking at the action. Check out Miller's excellent article on differentiating between pre and post 64 Winchester M94s.

[J Miller]

The Sears versions were thing-64s. I've handled a couple, but never bought any. Inside they are just plain jane Mdl 94s.

Joe

[Pete44ru]

Post-64.

Be sure to keep us posted on your project !

[homefront]

Here's a before and after of my "plain" Sears 54.
It's the one to the right in the trio picture. Cleaned up very nicely, especially for the $150 price tag.

[wm]

Thanks guys....I'll let you know what happens if it happens.

I originally wanted to go 38-55 with a Marlin because the Marlin company has redone a couple of 336s returned to them for a very reasonable price.

And I recall that Harris and Waters both worked on the 7-30 Waters concept and they did it based on a Marlin action.

Thanks again,

Wm

[Jaguarundi]

Homefront,nice rework.