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December 16, 2024
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Don’t know if my old post as a guest went through hence I’m reposting. This is my first post on this forum for potentially my first model 94. I’m looking to buy a 1912 model 94 saddle ring for CAD 950. The gun has a broken saddle ring and the receiver is drilled for a williams peep sight. I don’t know if the manufacturing date is correct but will check in person once I get the serial number. The gun doesn’t seem to have any rust just the finish has worn off but I am no expert so I would like your experienced opinions. Looking to buy this rifle as a whitetail rifle but want something quality too. I’ll post an imgur link for the pictures. Thanks yall.
April 15, 2005
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I would not recommend buying it for anything greater than $350.
Bert
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December 16, 2024
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Bert H. said
I would not recommend buying it for anything greater than $350.Bert
Hey Bert, could you explain why? I am new to buying old guns and the oldest thing I bought was a milsurp sks so I would be really greatful if you could give me some important tips on what to look for. Thanks!
June 26, 2013
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I would recommend reading this thread. It should contain many of the answers you are looking for.
https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/Tips+on+Buying+an+old+Winchester/
Don
December 16, 2024
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will do thank you.
June 11, 2014
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Things that greatly detract from the value of that carbine are:
- Extra holes drilled into the receiver
- Heavily sanded wood resulting in very poor wood-to-metal fit (e.g., the toe of the buttplate is badly sticking out past the wood and the buttstock to receiver fit is terrible).
Personally, I would not touch this carbine. I think you would be happier with one that has not been messed with. If someone gave it to me for free, I might not even keep it. In general, inspect the wood to metal fit on an old Winchester to ensure there has been no sanding. You also want no extra holes. If you just want a beater for rough use and abuse, then this carbine would work, but I wouldn’t take it for more than $Cdn 150 for rough use.
