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Looking for opinions on whether the juice is worth the squeeze…  

A previous owner cut the carbine stock flat and installed a pad.  Also looks like the ring has been removed and re-installed but I think I can re-orient correctly and added (?) a Marble rear sight.

I’m a novice with Winchester levers but otherwise this looks like an original, not refinished gun.  Is it possible to find carbine stock and butt plate at a reasonable price that would match the gun? 

If it is a worthwhile project, what is the opinion as to what I should pay for the rifle in current condition; $500/ more or less?.  I know the argument between value and worth- just soliciting your opinions… 

Regards, Ron

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Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....

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Hi Ron,

I see a few other issues (besides the added recoil pad) with this gun.  It has 2 non-original drilled holes for a receiver sight located on the left side above the saddle ring.  Also, what’s the length of the barrel?  It looks like it may have been shortened from the original length of 20 inches.  Original replacement wood could cost a few hundred dollars–if you can find even find a set that hasn’t been sanded, etc.  

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rwsem said
Looking for opinions on whether the juice is worth the squeeze…  

A previous owner cut the carbine stock flat and installed a pad.  Also looks like the ring has been removed and re-installed but I think I can re-orient correctly and added (?) a Marble rear sight.

I’m a novice with Winchester levers but otherwise this looks like an original, not refinished gun.  Is it possible to find carbine stock and butt plate at a reasonable price that would match the gun? 

If it is a worthwhile project, what is the opinion as to what I should pay for the rifle in current condition; $500/ more or less?.  I know the argument between value and worth- just soliciting your opinions… 

Regards, Ron

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Run away my friend. This is a BIG excuse carbine, and you never want to make excuses for any gun you buy. Big Larry

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Perfect, thanks to both of you.

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If the barrel is shorter than 16-inches, that is an illegally altered SRC!

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And THAT is a very good point.  I’m running away… Thanks.  What this has taught me is that I must buy and read the red book…..

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And THAT is a very good point.  I’m running away… Thanks.  What this has taught me is that I must buy and read the red book…..  

Ron,

In addition to the red book, the below two books are must-haves in my opinion.  Both are a wealth of information.  The Winchester Book covers all of the pre-64 models, although some data, such as DOM’s, are incorrect/out-dated.  Even with its flaws, it’s still an excellent reference tool.  The Winchester 94 book is an excellent in-depth reference if you’re into collecting model 94’s.

The Winchester Book by George Madis

The Winchester 94: A Century of Craftmanship by Robert Renneberg

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Thanks, I’ll put those on my amazon wish list I suppose…  get them as I can. 

I got excited that this might be a Trapper Carbine worthy of a project… but not worth the gamble as I can’t put hands on it to inspect closer.  All I have are pictures. I suppose there’s no way to determine that w/o a record search…

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Not a good looking gun….

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