1894 Winchester

[the kidd]

I have a Winchester 1894 made in 1899 according to the serial number. Mine has been modified with a MontiCarlo style but stock that I would like replace with an original version. Does anyone know where I might find one?
Thanks.
New to Northwest

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[theduke]

Caliber?
Barrel profile?

pics would help

GB or ebay...possible other sources.

 

[orygun]

Welcome.

Yeah, a picture would surely help.

 

[jbett98]

Is your serial number below 190,000

 

[the kidd]

Jbett96 the serial number is 1634xx
I am new so figuring out how to post pictures
Barrel is 20"

 

[the kidd]

Here are pictures

 

[the kidd]

30wcf

 

[jbett98]

Is there some extra screw holes on the receivers left side?
The picture looks like it was drilled and tapped for a side mounted scope.

Here's a picture of an1899 '94 that's factory original.

 

[the kidd]

I see the hole that you are referring to. I will look at it tomorrow a little closer. Will let you know.
Thanks

 

[ZigZagZeke]

I have a Winchester 1894 made in 1899 according to the serial number. Mine has been modified with a MontiCarlo style but stock that I would like replace with an original version. Does anyone know where I might find one?
Thanks.
New to Northwest

Treebone Carving has your replacement stock.

Winchester Levergun Stocks

A note on Winchester patterns. Most of my patterns are for Pre-war models made in the USA by Winchester . I have patterns for the 1873, 1886, 1892 and 1894 (large tube magazine forearms only) Model...

www.treebonecarving.com

George can make you a stock out of any wood you like. Here's one out of mesquite:


He did the stocks on my rolling block too.

 

[the kidd]

Thank you Eugene those are beautiful pieces. That mesquite is very unique don't think I've seen that before.
Thanks again.

Is there some extra screw holes on the receivers left side?
The picture looks like it was drilled and tapped for a side mounted scope.

Here's a picture of an1899 '94 that's factory original.



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There is one hole on the right side that doesn't appear to be tapped that lines up perfectly with a screw on the left side
Here are closeup pictures

 

[Member 85894]

Op, honestly, you can find originals, that would match in age/use/condition on ebay rather frequently. I hate ebay like many of us do, due to their anti-gun policies, but for vintage winchester things, there is a very surprising, large amount listed all the time. Good luck.

 

[Mark W.]

That rifle appears to be reblued as such even with its vintage its value is barely above a pre 64 shooter grade 1894. A period correct good condition stock will cost as much as the rifle is worth. My suggestion is to pickup a butt stock that fits the early tang and is the shape you want. https://homesteadparts.com/shop/stock-winchester-1892-and-1894-carbine-black-walnut-new-p-1157.html as an example

 

[Ura-Ki]

Op, honestly, you can find originals, that would match in age/use/condition on ebay rather frequently. I hate ebay like many of us do, due to their anti-gun policies, but for vintage winchester things, there is a very surprising, large amount listed all the time. Good luck.

Ditto the Ebay thing, I seem to score vintage Winchester parts constantly, to the point it's become my go-to for any needed parts!
I'm a Winchester 1895 guy, so my situation is a bit different then yours, but I see tons of 94 parts on there, so there are options galore!

 

[uberguy]

Winchester Rifle Stocks | Boyds Hardwood Gunstocks

I don't know enough about the model to say if it's changed but Boyds is a renowned expert in rifle stocks.

 

[the kidd]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and advice. Mark I'm not sure if it's been reblued or not. Don't know history of the rifle. My dad got it on trade probably 30 years ago and has been in my safe since. I just thought that it would be nice to have it back as close to original as affordable. I will check eBay as bad as I hate to.

 

[orygun]

There is one hole on the right side that doesn't appear to be tapped that lines up perfectly with a screw on the left side
Here are closeup pictures

View attachment 1781792 View attachment 1781793

Nope, no screws for a side mounted sight.
Looks like that gun's been refinished sometime in the past.

(I thought I sent this at lunch time...)

 

[lewinski]

Jbett96 the serial number is 1634xx
I am new so figuring out how to post pictures
Barrel is 20"

midwest gun works. homestead gun parts. numrich

 

[Member 85894]

Jbett96 the serial number is 1634xx
I am new so figuring out how to post pictures
Barrel is 20"

Op, yes that serial number range puts it in the 1899 year of manf.
I agree, rifle looks to have been re-blued in the past, probably at/near the time the stock m/c was added.
Were you able to locate a factory original stock??
that would go a ways to putting it back to the desired originality and help with value.

 

[357 MAX]

Be aware the serial numbers on most sites are about 2 years off, i had a 30 30 serial # 150xxx that lettered by Cody at 1902. the only true source for correct serial numbers is the Cody museum. according to my book The Winchester 1894 there were just over 60,000 made by the turn of the century. so your gun was made in 1902. what does the front sight look like?