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Blueliner

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April 23, 2015 - 5:27 am

I know this is an oddball to a true Collector group, but here goes:

Can the ( terrible ) wood on a Model 1894, 1977 Winchester ( U.S. made ) Commemorative Carbine be replaced with old stock and forearm wood from the original product 1894 guns ?

In other words, are the receiver upper and lower tangs matching to the older stocks, and the forearm to the receiver and barrel band ?

If so, I’m looking to find an old stock and forearm to fit on the carbine to make a better looking shooter.

Bill

Bert H.

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April 23, 2015 - 6:29 pm

Bill,

In answer to your question, No, you can not use a Model “1894” butt stock on a 1977 vintage Model 94. You need to find a butt stock no older than mid year 1948. In late 1950, Winchester shortened the forend stock, so you need one of those made no later than that.

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April 23, 2015 - 10:32 pm

Kinda of Funny, but you know you can find a nice 100-200 year piece of walnut and have it turned into a replacement stock and you’ll still have a nice piece of Old Wood for you stocks that is brand new.

Or buy a replacement stock someone else has turned for you, out of a nice 100-200 year old piece of walnut.

Maverick