Grandfather Winchester Model 1894
hello, recently my family "discovered" my grandfathers model 1894 hiding in a closet. after the initial shock of finding treasure wore off, i hit the bricks and started finding out as much information as possible. Shortly thereafter i discovered conflicting and misleading information. I am not concerned "how much it is worth" as it is an excellent heirloom from my late grandfather. My Grandfathers 1894 features a 30-30 caliber, 26" barrel, very short ammo tube, flat grip, flat stock, serial number 85242. I am looking for any further information about the rifle. Is the blued metal desirable or is the discoloration frowned upon? i think it looks classy, but then again there is so much i don't know about this rifle.
i called winchester today to have them verify the year manufactured. they confirmed it was from 1897 but were unable to provide any further information. I told them the serial number, there was a short pause, then the gentleman told me to continue. haha he then said "it's only 5 digits? thats a right old boy you got yourself there." i thought it was pretty funny.
I contacted a local gun shop to help point me in the right direction. they seemed genuinely interested in helping and told me to get in touch with the Cody Museum, which to my understanding is part of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center (weird since my family are distant relatives of the man.) The museum can provide a factory letter detailing serial number records, warehouse date, shipping dates, factory options etc. i need to investigate this angle of approach further, but it seems to be a sound plan. anyone have any experience with the Cody Museum?
more images can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/48214000@N05/sets/72157623589880758/
i called winchester today to have them verify the year manufactured. they confirmed it was from 1897 but were unable to provide any further information. I told them the serial number, there was a short pause, then the gentleman told me to continue. haha he then said "it's only 5 digits? thats a right old boy you got yourself there." i thought it was pretty funny.
I contacted a local gun shop to help point me in the right direction. they seemed genuinely interested in helping and told me to get in touch with the Cody Museum, which to my understanding is part of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center (weird since my family are distant relatives of the man.) The museum can provide a factory letter detailing serial number records, warehouse date, shipping dates, factory options etc. i need to investigate this angle of approach further, but it seems to be a sound plan. anyone have any experience with the Cody Museum?
more images can be found here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/48214000@N05/sets/72157623589880758/
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haha i look forward to hearing from this gentleman. judging from your response he sounds like a guru of sorts. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by iffytrigger
haha i look forward to hearing from this gentleman. judging from your response he sounds like a guru of sorts.
Yes, he is the guru. Bert H. is a Winchester expert and has access to the factory records for your rifle. He's also a member of the Cody Museum. He may want more pics but he can give you excellent and factual information.0 -
excellent! what a coincidence that i have an opportunity to talk with an expert AND member of the museum i was referred to! are there any foreseeable images Bert would like to see that i am missing? i was told on another forum not to post the serial number, i do have an image of it handy though. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by iffytrigger
excellent! what a coincidence that i have an opportunity to talk with an expert AND member of the museum i was referred to! are there any foreseeable images Bert would like to see that i am missing? i was told on another forum not to post the serial number, i do have an image of it handy though.
Not posting the serial number is unfounded paranoia and is necessary for Bert to help you. I'm sure he would like to see a closeup of the receiver and barrel markings.0 -
Not posting the serial number is unfounded paranoia and is necessary for Bert to help you. I'm sure he would like to see a closeup of the receiver and barrel markings.
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i agree. they censored my thread on another website and told me to be careful. will this image do?0 -
quote:Originally posted by iffytrigger
Not posting the serial number is unfounded paranoia and is necessary for Bert to help you. I'm sure he would like to see a closeup of the receiver and barrel markings.
i agree. they censored my thread on another website and told me to be careful. will this image do?
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Get a pic or two of the receiver, the barrel address, the buttplate and the section where the buttstock goes onto the frame.0 -
i have about 30 pictures here. i think i may have gotten a little to snap happy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/48214000@N05/sets/72157623589880758/ 0 -
Yeah; why worry about a serial # on a family owned gun 113 yrs. old? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by iffytrigger
i have about 30 pictures here. i think i may have gotten a little to snap happy. http://www.flickr.com/photos/48214000@N05/sets/72157623589880758/
Excellent! Those will really help Bert!
By the way, threads are locked after 10 replies but you can start another one if that happens.0
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