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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:23:16 +0000 Steven Gabrielli on Model 94 with M64 forend issue https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/model-94-with-m64-forend-issue/#p178827 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/model-94-with-m64-forend-issue/#p178827 That’s a horrible looking thing. Leave it unless you can get it for 5$.

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:39:58 +0000 Jeremy P on Model 94 with M64 forend issue https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/model-94-with-m64-forend-issue/#p178816 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/model-94-with-m64-forend-issue/#p178816 Welcome to WACA and the forums! I'd take Bert's advice on this one and let your first rifle be one in better shape. We can help with that!

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:27:38 +0000 Bert H. on Model 94 with M64 forend issue https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/model-94-with-m64-forend-issue/#p178814 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/model-94-with-m64-forend-issue/#p178814 Quite frankly, I do not recommend purchasing that rifle.  It is a cobbled together "Frankenchester".

It appears that the forend tenon has been soldered in place by the "Bubba" who rebuilt it.  The bedding in the forend stock was added by "Bubba", so No, it is not normal.

To remove the magazine band, the first step is to drive the transverse pin out (left to right with the muzzle pointed downrange).  Ordinarily, with the pin removed, it would allow the magazine tube to be pulled forward (through the band and forend cap) until it clears both.  However, it appears that the tube has been soldered to the tenon and barrel. If that is the case, it will not be possible to remove the mag tube.

Bert

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:23:49 +0000 IsaiahMN on Model 94 with M64 forend issue https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/model-94-with-m64-forend-issue/#p178798 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/model-94-with-m64-forend-issue/#p178798 Hello,

 

Excited to be a new member! About to pick up my first ever Winchester rifle!

I am looking at purchasing a model 94 from 1895 (serial in 26,000) range. Though it has a model 64 barrel and forend. It appears the forend has some sort of bedding done (is this normal?) and I’d like to remove the forend but there is this dovetail like piece under the forend cap between the barrel and magazine tube that I cannot seem to figure out how to remove. Also curious how to remove the front magazine tube band that dovetails into the barrel just before the magazine cap. I would love any input or resources on disassembly of this area.

 

Thank you!!

PHOTOS BELOW

 

https://photobucket.com/share/d0941a6b-61fe-40d1-8d8d-2b8cb92ec081

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:13:51 +0000 Anthony on Winchester 1895 35 WCF and Winchester 1873 32 WCF https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1895-35-wcf-and-winchester-1873-32-wcf/page-2/#p178796 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1895-35-wcf-and-winchester-1873-32-wcf/page-2/#p178796 That rifle is certainly a shooter grade rifle, as far as condition goes. The crescent but, would certainly make it a caliber to consider the, thought of feeling it on you're shoulder. Even the 95 Book suggests most .35 Caliber rifles we're ordered with a shot gun butt, as that .35, kicks darn near like the .405 caliber.

This one's in the 32,000 range, but the shot gun but would be a better choice to shoot! IMO!

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Tony

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:06:10 +0000 Bert H. on Winchester 1895 35 WCF and Winchester 1873 32 WCF https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1895-35-wcf-and-winchester-1873-32-wcf/page-2/#p178793 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1895-35-wcf-and-winchester-1873-32-wcf/page-2/#p178793

MidwestCrisis said

Edward Southgate said
Just as a shooter and hunting gun , the '95 with the Lyman sight would be interesting to me . If that's an original Lyman 21 rather than a Providence Tool reproduction , it's worth considerable . 
  

I see those sights sell for a lot.  That’s why guys like me buy guns with holes in them at these auctions.  This thread previously ended with a bunch of pictures of beautiful guns. I’m sorry to bring attention to the lot for someone who thought they’d get a deal.  Hopefully the sight question will be answered when one of the experts chime in.  I brought this up because this was a rifle I might have paid too much for when I started buying old Winchesters.  
  

The serial number is early enough to get a CFM research sheet for it... which what I recommend.

The Lyman No. 21 receiver sight appears to have been on that rifle for a very long time, and if not factory installed, it is certainly a period installed sight. 

Due to the overall "well worn" graded condition, it primarily is a shooter grade rifle, and as such, the Lyman No. 21 is an added bonus regardless of who or when it was installed.

Bert

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:30:15 +0000 MidwestCrisis on Winchester 1895 35 WCF and Winchester 1873 32 WCF https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1895-35-wcf-and-winchester-1873-32-wcf/page-2/#p178790 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1895-35-wcf-and-winchester-1873-32-wcf/page-2/#p178790

Edward Southgate said
Just as a shooter and hunting gun , the '95 with the Lyman sight would be interesting to me . If that's an original Lyman 21 rather than a Providence Tool reproduction , it's worth considerable . 
  

I see those sights sell for a lot.  That’s why guys like me buy guns with holes in them at these auctions.  This thread previously ended with a bunch of pictures of beautiful guns. I’m sorry to bring attention to the lot for someone who thought they’d get a deal.  Hopefully the sight question will be answered when one of the experts chime in.  I brought this up because this was a rifle I might have paid too much for when I started buying old Winchesters.  

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:57:21 +0000 Edward Southgate on Winchester 1895 35 WCF and Winchester 1873 32 WCF https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1895-35-wcf-and-winchester-1873-32-wcf/page-2/#p178789 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1895-35-wcf-and-winchester-1873-32-wcf/page-2/#p178789 Just as a shooter and hunting gun , the '95 with the Lyman sight would be interesting to me . If that's an original Lyman 21 rather than a Providence Tool reproduction , it's worth considerable . 

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:43:17 +0000 MidwestCrisis on Winchester 1895 35 WCF and Winchester 1873 32 WCF https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1895-35-wcf-and-winchester-1873-32-wcf/page-2/#p178785 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1895-35-wcf-and-winchester-1873-32-wcf/page-2/#p178785 Thought I’d bump this old thread because there’s a 95 I’m watching that’s just like the one in the first post.  A lot of you guys have already commented. I thought it might make for better conversation.  Similar condition and same caliber.  After thinking about it today.  I have a couple 35 Remington rifles.  I really don’t need another caliber to load for right now.  I’m causally looking for a 95 in 30-40. I think I’ll stick to that. Thought I’d share this because it looks like a decent shooter that might go in my price range and it didn’t look like the stocks were sanded but I’m not sure.  At least looks like a good oil refinishing would help 

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/5033/29/winchester-model-1895-lever-action-rifle

 

thanks,

Adam

]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:35:35 +0000 Cliff on A Conservation Story https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/a-conservation-story/#p178782 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/a-conservation-story/#p178782 Yes Sir! I'll send you a PM along with 2 other 92's I recently bought.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:15:30 +0000 twobit on A Conservation Story https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/a-conservation-story/#p178781 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/a-conservation-story/#p178781 The one that ALMOST got away!!  Any chance that you can read the serial number so that I can add it into my survey?

Michael

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:59:10 +0000 wolfbait on 1876 SRC oddity https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1876-src-oddity/#p178779 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/1876-src-oddity/#p178779 A friend just showed me his 1876 he knows nothing about. Made 1882, SRC, .50. Rebarrel, front end wood and barrel bands look like an 1886 carbine. Express sight. Winchester barrel address. Marked on barrel .50-70-330, and C.M. Bates. The barrel, bands, and sights look as old as the gun. Sound familiar? I will try to take a picture.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:43:13 +0000 MidwestCrisis on A Conservation Story https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/a-conservation-story/#p178775 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/a-conservation-story/#p178775 Great story.  I know things were different in the 80s.  Now you can get a $40 metal detector at Menards that will pay dividends.  Rifle looks good.  Good luck with finding the barrel.  Looking forward to seeing a range report. 

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:16:12 +0000 Cliff on A Conservation Story https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/a-conservation-story/#p178774 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/a-conservation-story/#p178774 Thanks! Yes, he was pretty sick about it. In fact, I found it in the corner of his barn where he left it that day. I told him it would be cool hanging on his wall. He told me to take it with me. I dont think he wanted to be reminded of what happened to it.

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