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Sam56
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December 7, 2021 - 7:22 pm
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Hi every body 

Just came across model 94 Legandry Lawmen 30-30, with serial #

LL1XXXX(111XXXX).with some rust on the buttstock plate and underneath the lever handle.

What year is it manufactured, and should I attempt to clean it and remove  the rust.The owner said it hasn’t been used for more than 30 years.

Appreciate your feedback. 

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Sam

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Sam,

Unfortunately in its present condition, it has very little value. I would definitely clean it and remove the rust.

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Thank you all.

I thought the serial no. indicates it was manufactured in 1937 !!!

Any reason why ?

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Sam56 said
Thank you all.

I thought the serial no. indicates it was manufactured in 1937 !!!

Any reason why ?  

Completely different serial no. range for these commemoratives.

(My favorite commemorative:  Con Memorativo.)

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My bad luck , i thought  i had an oldy.

Thank you all.

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Don’t know what you paid for it, but I wouldn’t be too discouraged.  It should make a great shooter.

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win4575 said
Don’t know what you paid for it, but I wouldn’t be too discouraged.  It should make a great shooter.  

Got to be worth more than current production ’94s with their stupid safeties.

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It was actually made in 1978 and that antiqued silver finish was not a great finish . Without the box and paperwork , and a bit of rust, like was said not much collector value and a 1978 Winchester is not a prime shooter either. You could find some commemorative “Legendary Lawman” ammo for it , that’d be kinda cool, and if You look around there are folks who have boxes and sleeves for them albeit it would not have the matching ser# as originals do. Good luck

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Thank you Mr.Mero,much obliged to you and the other members for your help and prospectives.

Thanks

Sam56

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Sam, just to remind you… any Winchester with a serial number that starts with a letter is post 1968. 

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