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WINCHESTER 94

MISTERCOFFEE
Hello Bert,
I recently obtained a Winchester model 94 carbine,serial number 1762061,caliber stamp .30-30 Win., serrated hammer, flat checkered steel butt plate, short fore end wood, not tapped for receiver sight, blank upper tang. I'm hoping this Winchester is from 1951 also my birth year, am I close? Thanks, Greg LaHaie
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  • MISTERCOFFEE
    I have the chance to buy a Winchester 94 like new in box from my brother. He said he has fired about 8 rounds through it. It's got the cross bolt safety and is .45 LC. I think it's a trapper because it's short. He said he would take $350 for it. How much is it worth now and how much will it be worth now that they wont make them anymore?
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  • gunnut505
    You didn't say, but I'll assume it's a 30-30. You'd need a "medium range" scope with enough tube diameter for you to see the target. Pick up a few shorter scopes next time you're by Gander Mt. or Cabela's or your local gun shop, and see how heavy they are compared to the "regular" 40-50mm tubes. See if you can clearly make out the target at the back of the store, or read a license plate on the street. Distances shouldn't be over 300yds to be fair to the cartridge.
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  • MISTERCOFFEE
    It is a 30-30. I saw one for sale with a Tasco 4x32. I looked it up and boy is that a cheap scope. Is 4x32 enough power?
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  • Herschel
    The power of the scope has nothing to do with tube diameter. Most tubes are 1 inch with some of the more expensive ones having 30mm tubes. I believe gunnut505 meant object lens diameter when he mentioned 40mm and 50mm tubes. A 50 mm objective lens (front lens) will cause the scope to have to be mounted for enough above or beside the bore line to prevent the bell from hitting the barrel. A smaller objective lens will allow the scope to be mounted closer to the line of the bore.

    On a .30-30 I think a 2 1/2X fixed power scope would be adequate with a maximum power being 4X. A 2-7X variable would be more versatile and would be an excellent choice but will be more expensive. You pretty much get what you pay for in scopes. Some cheap ones will have clear images but may not be sturdy or sealed well enough to hold the internal parts in place or prevent moisture from getting in the scope.
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  • BUCKAWHO
    Hi....I use older Redfield or Weaver scopes of the 1 1/2 to 4 1/2 variable power range on mine...along with Millett mounts and low rings on side eject, and Marbles mounts and rings on top eject guns. These scopes are lightweight; have a small objective lens; and can be mounted quite close to the barrel without interference with the rear stock sights. Scopes with larger objectives will have to be mounted higher off the barrel. Mounts and rings for Winchester 94s are becoming more difficult to find since the factory closed. Nice used scopes can be found on GB and eBay. Be patient, though. A nice Weaver can be had for in the neighborhood of $100 or so, and a nice Redfield can run $200. BT[:)]
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  • tsr1965
    First thing I would do, is check and see if it is a pre 64' gun, or a post 63' gun. If it is, and it does not have any additional holes in it yet, I would refrain from that on that rifle, and buy a Marlin336 to scope.

    If it is not a Pre 64, then I would use like a 2-7x or 3-9x Burris Fullfield II for the scope to go in those mounts. If those are the old style Weaver rings with screws only on one side, be extra careful, that you don't over tighten the screws, as the rings will crush the scope tube.

    Best
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