Inherited Winchester 30/30...

[LeviR]

Howdy,
I inherited this rifle about a year ago when my grandfather passed but I don't have much knowledge on lever action rifles. Was hoping someone could tell me roughly what year it could be from. The only thing I found from my own research is that it is pre-1964. Also, if I were to sell it what would a fair asking price be?
Thanks in advance for any info someone can bestow upon me.

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[ma96782]

Words to the wise.....

"You don't sell an heirloom."

Aloha, Mark

PS.......BUT, But, but.....IF......you absolutely had to sell. Well, I can remember seeing (way back when) them rifles going for about $99. So then, I'll give you back that amount.

 

[Greenbug]

1959

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Nice rifle ...they don't make 'em like that anymore.
As in with that amount of attention to detail and craftsmanship.

I would suggest that you take a long moment here before selling.
At one time Pre-64 Winchester Model 94's were fairly common at gun shows and the like...and not too pricey.
The above can't be said now.

And with that said...
Some folks ask a lot for these 94's...not sure just how many actually sell.
There can be a world of difference between what the asking price is / what it something is supposed to be worth...
And what it will sell for.

Andy

 

[Yarome]

1959

This

https://www.winchesterguns.com/content/dam/winchester-repeating-arms/support/faq/serial-number-reference/winchester-firearm-manufacture-dates.pdf

It looks a little rough, but I would agree with @ma96782 and hold onto it. It may not have family value to you, but it might to others in your family or the next generation.

 

[Stomper]

I have one made in the 40's that's a family heirloom, it isn't going anywhere.

 

[Mikej]

Howdy,
I inherited this rifle about a year ago when my grandfather passed but I don't have much knowledge on lever action rifles. Was hoping someone could tell me roughly what year it could be from. The only thing I found from my own research is that it is pre-1964. Also, if I were to sell it what would a fair asking price be?
Thanks in advance for any info someone can bestow upon me.

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You can get a lot more information on Winchester lever guns at The Winchester Collectors Forum.
https://winchestercollector.org/forum/ "Bert H" is THE guy.

Dates -

winchestercollector.org

The above dates you at 1960. If you pore through the website you can find the page where Bert H is looking up what months people's guns were made. you can either ask him or just read until you have figured out the month.

Over the years Winchester did some jiggy things with serial numbers. But I "Think", most of that was slightly before, to just after, WWII. And as mentioned above, if your into guns it would be a shame to sell that off.

 

[Aero Denezol]

@LeviR I had a Winchester 94 that I sold and I regret it sometimes. There's no way I could buy it back for what I sold it. But I am also sentimental about the past and those that came before me. Some people are not. My mother in law recently divvied up boxes of heirlooms and photographs among her kids and we wound up with most of them. My wife's siblings have no interest or attachment to "old things", and they are perfectly happy that way.

 

[LeviR]

Wow, thank you everyone for the replies. Didn't expect to get so many responses in only a few hours! I appreciate it greatly.

I totally understand everyones point about not selling a family heirloom. This firearm came from my dads dad, who was pretty abusive and in all honestly not a great person, so there isn't much sentimental value to it. But the gun is certainly cool, especially compared to the one other lever-action I own (Henry .410), the construction of it feels totally different.

 

[ARFrog]

Nice wood grain on the forearm.

If you need any takedown information, there are many good articles and videos online - just don't be or become a bubba

 

[LeviR]

Nice wood grain on the forearm.

If you need any takedown information, there are many good articles and videos online - just don't be or become a bubba

I had to look up that word haha. No worries about that. I got mad at my friend and all he did was ad a "tactical" stock to a brand new Ruger 10/22.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Do
Not
Sell
This

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

Wow, thank you everyone for the replies. Didn't expect to get so many responses in only a few hours! I appreciate it greatly.

I totally understand everyones point about not selling a family heirloom. This firearm came from my dads dad, who was pretty abusive and in all honestly not a great person, so there isn't much sentimental value to it. But the gun is certainly cool, especially compared to the one other lever-action I own (Henry .410), the construction of it feels totally different.

I have a firearm that I sold to and than bought back from a guy just before we found out he would be spending 5 well deserved years in the Fen Pen for 'Adult images of non adult persons" I am now selling it to a friend for his daughter to use as a mountain lion / home defense rifle and when I advised him of the pedigree he said "Meh, Hoppes No 9 will whipe all that stank clean off"

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I would suggest that you keep this rifle...and make your own memories with it.
As I said earlier they don't make 'em like this any more...and they are not as common as they used to be.

.30-30 makes for a excellent hunting and self-defense cartridge.
The Pre-64 Winchester 94 is an iconic firearm , which deserves use and respect for what it is.
Andy

 

[RVTECH]

Gotta luv the Mod 94s!

 

[ARFrog]

Win 94 dittos from 1949:



Now that you have taken the "anti-Bubba Oath", there are many online resources for you on a Winchester 1894 or Winchester 94. Here is a parts schematic for you:




There are many YouTube videos and other Internet articles regarding take down and disassembly and things like Homstead manuals:

https://homesteadparts.com/shop/a-takedown-manual-winchester-model-1894-p-6.html?cPath=98

However, in most cases, you will not need to do complete take downs for necessary cleaning.

One other issue that many Bubbas are guilty of is using the wrong type of screw driver to remove screws and "buggering" the up the screw heads. This might help if needed:

BROWNELLS WINCHESTER/MARLIN SCREWDRIVER SETS | Brownells

Check out the BROWNELLS available Online at Brownells Today and many more Screwdrivers & Sets products are available in our Tools & Cleaning Department.

www.brownells.com

Have fun making new memories with your inheritance OP!

 

[ma96782]

1959

If that's the case.
My $99 offer will make him a BIG profit.

Aloha, Mark

 

[ARFrog]

You don't sell an heirloom."

You can't take someone seriously who tells you not to sell then offers you $99.00 for tomatoes.

I would offer you a profit on your Winchester rifle at $109.00

 

[ma96782]

You can't take someone seriously who tells you not to sell then offers you $99.00 for tomatoes.

I would offer you a profit on your Winchester rifle at $109.00

Awwww...... HELL. Out bid again.

Aloha, Mark

 

[Andy54Hawken]

While I understand the the above posts and "bids" are tongue in cheek....
Lets not forget that auction type sales are against NWFA rules....
Andy