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March 14, 2022
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This model 64 carbine went thru an auction over the weekend. It was always my understanding and also from Rennebergs book that, all model 64s have a two-thirds length, five round magazine tube. Any thoughts?
Rick C
December 21, 2006
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Hi Rick; You’ve got to keep in mind that there were several factory made up guns using 1894, mod. 55 and mod. 64 components. I don’t know if this is one of them though.
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April 15, 2005
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The odds are very high that it is a “made up” gun. That stated, I would like to examine it in detail before passing the final judgement on it.
Bert
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March 14, 2022
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Henry Mero said
Hi Rick; You’ve got to keep in mind that there were several factory made up guns using 1894, mod. 55 and mod. 64 components. I don’t know if this is one of them though.
Yes that’s true Henry. I guess at first glance, I would agree with Bert the odds are very high that it’s a “made up” gun. For me if I’m shelling out that kind of dough for a model 64, I want it to be 100% factory correct or some form of expert opinion & documentation or provenance stating same. Personally for me, it defeats the purpose of the model 64 configuration without the 2/3 length magazine tube, balance, and looks but, each to their own I guess.
Rick C
November 7, 2015
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Rick-
I’d like to add a 64 someday but this one would not be it. The 2/3 magazine is one feature that makes this model special and a full-length magazine would always be noticed by a knowledgeable collector. I’m afraid it would be an “excuse gun” someday and we’ve discussed that issue several times. I like unusual or different guns as you do and a factory FL mag may make it more valuable to some collectors.
Mike
March 14, 2022
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TXGunNut said
Rick-I’d like to add a 64 someday but this one would not be it. The 2/3 magazine is one feature that makes this model special and a full-length magazine would always be noticed by a knowledgeable collector. I’m afraid it would be an “excuse gun” someday and we’ve discussed that issue several times. I like unusual or different guns as you do and a factory FL mag may make it more valuable to some collectors.
Mike
Mike,
I totally agree with you. If it is indeed 100% factory, I guess the buyer got a rare and unique model 64 carbine but, just not my cup of tea either!
Rick C
January 27, 1992
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I have posted this unchecked Model 94 Carbine before. Bert said he has 5 other carbines documented with the Model 64 buttstock also. Serial #1129291.
March 14, 2022
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Now we’re talkin, model 94 carbine with pistol grip, and others already documented as factory. Could certainly live with that. Nice gun!
Rick C
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