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October 17, 2022
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Hello
I am looking at a Model 94 with no upper tang marking sn# 1371343 from my very limited knowledge on Winchesters is the tang correct to have no markings also what year was the 94 manufactured
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Jim
April 15, 2005
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Hello Jim,
Yes, it is correct for Model 94 S/N 1371343 to have a blank upper tang. Winchester discontinued marking the upper tangs in August of 1942 at S/N 1343183. S/N 1371343 was manufactured in June 1946. Which caliber is it? Does it have a flat front barrel band?
Bert
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October 17, 2022
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Hello Bert
For now, this is the best picture I have chambered in 32wcf
Thanks for the reply
Jim
April 15, 2005
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James,
The caliber is “32 W.S.” (Winchester Special) versus 32 WCF.
The 32 WCF (a.k.a. 32-20) is a short (pistol length) cartridge first chambered in the Model 1873, and then in the Models 1892, 53, 65 lever-actions, and finally in the Model 43 bolt-action.
Your Model 94 is a Post-War, pre Flat-band Carbine.
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October 17, 2022
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Hi Bert
Thank you for the reply and education
Jim
October 17, 2022
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Here is a better picture later today I plan on cleaning the rifle up
October 17, 2022
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April 15, 2005
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james alfano said
Here is a better picture later today I plan on cleaning the rifle up
It certainly does not appear that it needs much in the way of cleaning.
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November 7, 2015
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Looks like a nice, honest carbine, James. I’d run a lightly oiled patch through the bore to see if it needs cleaning and then check to verify the action moves smoothly. If everything checks out I’d wipe it down carefully and call it good. What are your plans for this 32 Special?
Mike
October 17, 2022
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Hello
Mike I ran a patch of hoppes #9 then dry patches followed by a bore snake the bore looks fine with great rifling. Action is nice for now I am going to keep this M94 they are getting hard to find in unmolested condition
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Jim
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