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94 in 32WS Saved from Destruction
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J B
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This Model 94 Flatband in 32WS had been in a fire and left for dead. I had to see if it was salvageable. 

Although the wood was charred, it remained largely intact, and damage to the metal was only cosmetic. The wood was cleaned up, the charred areas treated with a hardener, and the rest refinished. The gun was disassembled.and thoroughly cleaned. Internally, the receiver was fine, like any other 70 year old gun. The bore appears shootable and is brighter than the picture shows. Only the magazine spring needed to be replaced, largely due to rust.

It may not be pretty, but this old carbine will live to shoot another day, scars and all. Another minute, and the outcome would have been different.

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All men have fears. The brave put down their fears and go forward, sometimes to death but always to victory.

Old guns are like old cars and old men. They are meant to be taken out and used from time to time, not locked away or put on display in a museum.

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What is the serial number on this Flat-band?

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Bert,

It’s the one I mentioned recently in the 1894 Survey thread, #1521865. I have since found the barrel is stamped 48.

One thing I find odd is the front sight. Is this a commercially made sight, or did someone do a real good job removing the bead?

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All men have fears. The brave put down their fears and go forward, sometimes to death but always to victory.

Old guns are like old cars and old men. They are meant to be taken out and used from time to time, not locked away or put on display in a museum.

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J B said
Bert,

It’s the one I mentioned recently in the 1894 Survey thread, #1521865. I have since found the barrel is stamped 48.

One thing I find odd is the front sight. Is this a commercially made sight, or did someone do a real good job removing the bead?

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It is definitely not the original factory sight.  Beyond that, it is nearly impossible to determine if it is a commercial or altered sight.

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