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Came into possession of this Winchester Model 94 recently and wondering if any of you can give me some information on it. From what I can fin on the internet it appears to be a model 94 from 1896.
Is that correct? Why does it have a set trigger? Can’t find any info on the set trigger.
Thanks for any information or insight you can provide!!!
What you have is a Model “1894” and it was manufactured in October of the year 1899 (not 1896). At that time, a set trigger was a special order option. Based on the pictures you provided, the trigger is in its “set” position. I recommend returning it to its un-set position.
The pictures also show that the butt stock has been replaced (not factory original), and that the rifle is in hard used (well) worn condition.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Thank you for the info. I never thought the butt plate seemed right for it’s age, I always thought it should of had a metal butt plate on it.
Unfortunately the set trigger is no longer functional, it just flops around.
A little bit of back story on the gun. It was found in my Dad’s uncles closet after he passed away. We were aware of a number of other firearms he had but there was never any mention of this one so we just assumed it came from his wife’s family.
I conserved it to the best of my ability and it does fire (don’t want to mess it up), is there any value in getting it professionally conserved or should I just keep it oiled up and as free of rust as I can?
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