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November 4, 2015
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I recently bought a model 94 30-30 with a barrel that measures 17.5″ or 16.75″ of visible barrel. The serial number dates it 1972-73, is it rare with this length of barrel or did they even come from the factory like this ?
April 15, 2005
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I do not believe that the barrel on your Model 94 is factory original. More then likely, somebody shortened it.
Bert
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November 4, 2015
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Ok thanks, would there be any way to tell for sure ?
April 15, 2005
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Landon d said
Ok thanks, would there be any way to tell for sure ?
Yes… Winchester never made barrels in that length.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
April 30, 2006
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The only factory Winchester that I have found with a 17.5″ barrel is the very late (6.5M) BigBore Timber Carbine in 444 Marlin. It is marked 17 1/2″ on the box and to my knowledge is the only one so marked. That said, it indicates your gun has been shortened.
Cheers,
Bob
