- Messages
- 14,899
- Reactions
- 27,415
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
I'm slowing down. Although I try to shoot every week, the Winchester Trapper .30-30 hasn't been shot in over ten years. Same with the Ruger 96 in .22 Mag. And the Marlin .357? I think maybe I shot it once when I bought it a few years back, but never since.
View attachment 449696
That would be the Third .30 Gov't. The Second would be the "30-03". In the late 90's I was eyeing two guns to buy for my birthday present to myself. One was a Winchester 1895 in 30-03 and the other a 1967 Ruger Blackhawk in 41 Mag, both priced at $350. The Ruger made the trip home with me and was cherished for several years before being passed along to a friend, but I always had a little regret for not bringing the 1895 home. Yah, check values on a 30-03 1895 and you'll see one of the reasons for my regret!Yepa, Yepa, That's an example of the Best of the Best of the Winchester line. And when they chambered it in the Second .30 Gov(.30-06) they simply went from Very Good to GREAT!!!
We have two. On one I shortened the butt about 3" so my then small grandson could shoulder it properly. The cocking is the toughest part for the kids.
Would you happen to have a link for that corrected serial # list?There's a very soft spot in my heart (head?) for one Winchester Model 1894. There's a thread about it in the Lever Action section I started when I dug it out and began playing with it again after many years of non use.
After I started that thread I was informed of a discrepancy in Winchester serial number lists and found it was actually made in 1917. It's the first "big gun" I ever shot or hunted with. It's going to get shot again tomorrow when we check sight in for next month's deer season. I will have it in my lap when I am sitting in my treestand this year.Another Revival! Bringing new life to a 100 year old Winchester 1894
Two months ago I brought home a Pre-64 Model 70 Winchester to pretty up some and turn into my primary hunting rifle. It's finished. This month I turned my attention towards a rifle that's been in the family for an unknown number of years. I first learned about it in 1969 when Dad brought it and...www.northwestfirearms.com
View attachment 751711View attachment 751712
I also have a Winchester 94 made in 80 that I picked up for my grandson a few years back. He's not shot it yet, but he's shot this Savage 99 in 243 and that's what I'll carry (or what his grandma will carry) when mentoring him this season. It's actually her (Grandma) rifle she's had since childhood. The butt has been shortened so it fits and it doesn't kick hard. The scope is an old Vari-X II 3-9x40 in Weaver mounts.
View attachment 751713
We also have a Henry. I originally bought it for Mom and "borrowed" the scope off of the above 243, a Redfield 2 3/4. This pic is 5 years ago and his first time shooting a "real" gun. This rifle has been flawless in operation and reasonably accurate. The second pic shows offhand at 20 yards, with me shooting in a hurry.
View attachment 751714View attachment 751716
Gimme a minute.Would you happen to have a link for that corrected serial # list?
Dean
You're the Man, OryGun.
I really hope that little guy in Blue is wearing a good set of ear plugs and that he isn't shooting without eye protection???There's a very soft spot in my heart (head?) for one Winchester Model 1894. There's a thread about it in the Lever Action section I started when I dug it out and began playing with it again after many years of non use.
After I started that thread I was informed of a discrepancy in Winchester serial number lists and found it was actually made in 1917. It's the first "big gun" I ever shot or hunted with. It's going to get shot again tomorrow when we check sight in for next month's deer season. I will have it in my lap when I am sitting in my treestand this year.Another Revival! Bringing new life to a 100 year old Winchester 1894
Two months ago I brought home a Pre-64 Model 70 Winchester to pretty up some and turn into my primary hunting rifle. It's finished. This month I turned my attention towards a rifle that's been in the family for an unknown number of years. I first learned about it in 1969 when Dad brought it and...www.northwestfirearms.com
View attachment 751711View attachment 751712
I also have a Winchester 94 made in 80 that I picked up for my grandson a few years back. He's not shot it yet, but he's shot this Savage 99 in 243 and that's what I'll carry (or what his grandma will carry) when mentoring him this season. It's actually her (Grandma) rifle she's had since childhood. The butt has been shortened so it fits and it doesn't kick hard. The scope is an old Vari-X II 3-9x40 in Weaver mounts.
View attachment 751713
We also have a Henry. I originally bought it for Mom and "borrowed" the scope off of the above 243, a Redfield 2 3/4. This pic is 5 years ago and his first time shooting a "real" gun. This rifle has been flawless in operation and reasonably accurate. The second pic shows offhand at 20 yards, with me shooting in a hurry.
View attachment 751714View attachment 751716
This 94 lever action.....What is your Dad's gun?
Thanks Dean,Nice!
Who made the sling and the ammo pouch?
Dean
They do look very similar! I really like the scope setup on your dads 94!...yep, just like the sling on my dad's gun.
Works darn well, though I bet.
I'll look up Cashel.
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.
Dean