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January 31, 2019
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Hello, first post guys, so be gentle! I’m looking at a 94 in 30-30 that, based on a serial number search, was made in 1979. Condition is very close to 100%. My question has to do with the material that the receiver is made from…would this one be of the “powdered metal/iron-coated” varlaiety, or forged as (I believe) the later ones were? Serial number is 4724492.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
April 15, 2005
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It is my understanding that Winchester went back to the forged & milled receiver frames at the same time the Big Bore Model 94 was introduced in 1978.
Bert
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January 31, 2019
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Thank you sir; is there any way to tell for sure by looking at the rifle? The receiver bluing looks very nice…but maybe the mystery metal/iron ones do too for awhile:).
Rob
April 15, 2005
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Shuter said
Thank you sir; is there any way to tell for sure by looking at the rifle? The receiver bluing looks very nice…but maybe the mystery metal/iron ones do too for awhile:).Rob
Rob,
Not that I know of, at least not on one of them that is still in excellent condition. As they begin to exhibit wear to the bluing, it becomes painfully obvious.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
