MidwestCrisis said
So I immediately noticed the pistol grip on the 94 and got curious. If you read the description the stock isn’t original, but it seems to fit well.  Checkering looks off, and the lever doesn’t look right either.  With the replacement barrel I’m Wondering if this is a bubba or return and repair.  I’m leaning towards bubba. 
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/5033/441/two-winchester-long-guns
Thanks,
Adam
  

That Model 94 is not actually a Model 94... instead, it is a Model 64 with a Model 94 front-end.  The serial number (1551412) is right in the middle of a batch of 1949 production Model 64 rifles.  Bubba (the self-proclaimed gunsmith) stripped down a Model 94 Carbine and used the barrel and forend assembly to rebuild a poor condition Model 64 deer Rifle.  The checkering pattern, grip cap, and lever are factory original for a Model 64 Deer Rifle.

Bert

MidwestCrisis said
So I immediately noticed the pistol grip on the 94 and got curious. If you read the description the stock isn’t original, but it seems to fit well.  Checkering looks off, and the lever doesn’t look right either.  With the replacement barrel I’m Wondering if this is a bubba or return and repair.  I’m leaning towards bubba. 
https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/5033/441/two-winchester-long-guns
Thanks,
Adam
  

Adam-

With a starting place like either of these the only question is where do you go from here? Someone like Homestead may be able to part them out to yield some good parts. Not sure what repairs the description refers to but if they were noted it's safe to assume they were not of good quality. As shooters they may be a bargain but may need further repairs and most of us don't need any more shooters anyway. 

Either has the makings of an interesting project, got something in mind?

Mike

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/5033/441/two-winchester-long-guns

Thanks,

Adam

JWA said

John McKean said
The Winchester Cup is awarded to the shooter who breaks the most targets during the competition with a Winchester shotgun.
  

Thanks for posting the info!
Do we have to use shells or can I just bash them in the cases with the butt stock?  I seem to break more in the boxes on the way to the range than actually in the air....
  

My percentage would be noticeably better with my 16# sledge than my 8# Citori but I get tired quicker with the hammer. 

Mike

John McKean said
The Winchester Cup is awarded to the shooter who breaks the most targets during the competition with a Winchester shotgun.
  

Thanks for posting the info!

Do we have to use shells or can I just bash them in the cases with the butt stock?  I seem to break more in the boxes on the way to the range than actually in the air....

I don't recall having seen this one up for auction before, but that doesn't mean anything either.

Nice looking Model 1890.

Sincerely,

Maverick

I also remember that, and like many here have said in the past, it's certainly one that has to be held and inspected, and after the proper research of information was done to make sure it is possibly all correct. IMHO!

Tony

Mike

Jeremy P said
Slightly off topic, but on any of Ulrich's previous work, was his name stamped like that? Seems like he would simply engrave it.
  

I understand that sometimes he would put a discreet mark on his work but if the info in the description is right they were allowed to sign their work at times. I'm a fan of engraving but certainly no expert. I like this gun and I hope it's correct. 

Mike

Jeremy P said
Slightly off topic, but on any of Ulrich's previous work, was his name stamped like that? Seems like he would simply engrave it.
  

Jeremy,

I feel you're spot on with that comment also, and not off topic at all. I had that same that originally, and didn't post about it. If you look closely at the stamping, there's a lighter struck, "J", partially  below the evident "J".

I think we would need to see, a few examples to compare to, as many of us probably aren't that familiar, with his signed or stamped examples. IMHO!

Tony

Sun Mountain Gun Club in Coarsegold, California is hosting the shoot. Come on out and enjoy their beautiful facility. The weather looks to be great!

https://casxs.com/

https://www.sunmountaingunclub.com/

Ben said

Jeremy P said
I'd like to join if Mike and Bert will let the young fellers in...
  

They do have "kids meals".... 🙂
  

I'll be pulling into town Thursday evening I imagine....let me know if we does another kid-friendly meet up that night!

With that letter being obvious, or the lack of stating it was engraved at the Factory, I would steer clear of it!

Tony

Jeremy P said
I'd like to join if Mike and Bert will let the young fellers in...
  

They do have "kids meals".... 🙂