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June 10, 2013 - 7:13 am
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Regarding 94’s 1940-1964 production. Are there only the three calibers available. 30-30 32 WS & 25-35? Also it would appear that the 25-35’s are bringing approximately double that of a 30-30 or 32WS are bringing in the same condition.

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Sometimes 3 times. On the Smith and Wesson forum a while back a nice 1946 flat band came up for sale. $1,800 + shipping. I got the seller to agree on $1,600+ shipping, and I bought it. At the Big Reno show a couple months back, I saw a couple of later 25-35’s for sale and was about to buy a nice one for $1,800 and went back to my table to read up on them. 5 minutes later, the carbine was gone. Another was for sale for the same amount, but not nearly as nice as the first one so I passed. The flat band is a little scarcer than the post war carbines and has a little premium attached. I advise anyone looking for a 25-35 to get going ASAP. This caliber in a M94 is increasing very steadily. Big Larry

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Winchester officially discontinued the 32-40 and 38-55 calibers in the Model 94 as of January 1938. That stated, there were a few parts clean-up guns made in those calibers up to WW II.

The 25-35 WCF was discontinued in December of 1951, but again, there were a small number of parts clean-up guns made in that caliber as late as 1953.

In my on going research survey of the Model 94 production from January 1927 through 1963, I have thus far recorded 6100+ guns, with just (200) of them being made in 25-35 (3.3%). Extrapolated over the total production in those same years (1,524,650), the forecasted total for the 25-35 would be (50,402) guns in that caliber.

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Thank you gents. Yes I have certainly noticed they are asking and getting top dollar for this caliber. I just paid 1700 for one, literally just paid. I bought it just on the strength of a stack of photographs and a very detailed description I certainly have no reason to doubt. It’s pretty much close to mint so I am actually pretty happy with that from what you have told me here although I still wont be completely satisfied and happy till I have it in my hands in the flesh.
Bert, asking you questions is like looking up the answers in the back of the book. You’re the man. Thank you

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Here is my M94 Flat Band # 1382800, 25-35 WCF. No XXX’s. It is a little strange as it has no strain screw, a type # 2 hammer, and a 3" spacing for the rear sight. I have three Flat Bands, two early and one late. The two others are 30 WCF’s, and are in better condition than this one. Big Larry

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Bert, I have one for your survey. 25-35 #1580092 in 100% condition (looks unfired). I can post pic’s if needed.
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Bert, I will certainly send you pictures and info when I receive mine

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Bert, I have one for your survey. 25-35 #1580092 in 100% condition (looks unfired). I can post pic’s if needed.
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John,

I already had that serial number, but thanks for posting it again.

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Bert, I will certainly send you pictures and info when I receive mine

Thanks, I appreciate it 8)

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Bert, I just bought 1241020. Did you have that one?

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Bert, I just bought 1241020. Did you have that one?

No I did not have it listed. Does it have the "W" stamp below the serial number?

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Yes, it does. Is that significant?

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Yes, it does. Is that significant?

No, it is not significant. Nearly all Model 94 Carbines, and Model 64s manufactured between February 1939 – February 1941 have the "W" stamp. It was used as a quality control check for the new bluing formula that Winchester began using in 1939.

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Thanks. I thought from the ser, it jad put my date range in the 43-478 void.

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I’d like to buy a tang sight or maybe receiver peep sight for my 25-35. Which would be the period correct model for this one made in 1941?

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Thanks. I thought from the ser, it jad put my date range in the 43-478 void.

The oft (mis)quoted "43-48" void does not exist. The PR records are available through December 29th, 1945. Production of the Model 94/64 was suspended for WW II in August of 1942, and resumed in June of 1945.

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I’d like to buy a tang sight or maybe receiver peep sight for my 25-35. Which would be the period correct model for this one made in 1941?

Unless your Model 94 is factory drilled & tapped for a receiver mounted peep sight, you do not want to install one. The upper tang should be drilled & tapped for a tang sight. Winchester would have used a Lyman No. 1A (DA application code).

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Welle_is, I just purchased sn#1580092. Can you give me a little history on this 94? I sent you a pm.

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I have a 1899 Winchester model 94 in 25-35 in decent condition. Any idea on value?

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Marty,

No, but maybe you can answer my question…

I have a 2005 Dodge Ram truck in decent condition, any idea how much it is worth?

Seriously, you will need to provide a lot more detail (and some pictures) of your Winchester before anyone on of us can start to answer your question.

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