WINCHESTER 94
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
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
0
-
What was the first year the 94 was factory drilled for a lyman Receiver peep sight? 0 -
A carbine has a shorter barrel than a rifle. Rifles typically have a barrel length of 22" to 24".....carbines, usually around 18". 0 -
The word came from the French word "carabin" meaning; soldier armed with musket.
I think the shorter carbine in America originated for use by horse mounted soldiers (Cavalry)...it was much more easily handled than the infantry musket which had a long barrel and bayonet.
Maybe some of our historians here in the forum could expound on the subject0 -
I'm new to this forum, but in the case of the Win 94 its 20" or below barrel for the above replys mentioned reasons. 0 -
In the case of Winchester '73s,'76s,'86s,'92s, and'94s the difference between a RIFLE and a CARBINE has to do with how the barrel is attached to the magizine. If there is one or two steel straps that go completely around the barrel and magizine, then it's a carbine.( Some RIFLES have barrels 14" long, and possibly shorter.) 0
Please sign in to leave a comment.
Comments
5 comments