1942 Winchester 94 30-30

[ninjatoth]

I stand very close to inheriting this rifle from my dad.I looked up the serial number a few years ago and I believe it came back as a 1942.It is in very good condition(could stand a cleaning)and I had my father in law look at it and he said it looks like it was hardley ever shot,and indeed,it has been fired probably only 50 times since my father got it in 1963 when he was 14.I don't know the story on it between 1942 and 1963,but 1963-present it has just been sitting in my father's closet.I would never sell it,but I still want to know-what's it worth?

[JC31]

There are a few different 94s that were made at that time but without any additional information I will assume it is the basic production carbine which was made from 1940-1964. The blue book prices run from $825 for 100%, $500 at 90% and $450 at 80% - assuming the gun is as good as you say I am sure it would fall into one of these three catagories.

[cessnapilot]

There are a few different 94s that were made at that time but without any additional information I will assume it is the basic production carbine which was made from 1940-1964. The blue book prices run from $825 for 100%, $500 at 90% and $450 at 80% - assuming the gun is as good as you say I am sure it would fall into one of these three catagories.

Hmmmmmmm, those prices seem a little high. Of course, I've never seen a 100% 1942 Model 94. I've seen some that were close though.

[fr3db3ar]

I've got one made in 1949.....it's probably not even considered 80% but it's in good shape and will never leave my possession except maybe to go to a grand child.

[Bestboss]

I sat along side an individual cleaning out his stache of lever guns at a recent show and those prices look about in line. Although attmittedly, I have never seen any old 100% guns either. I guess I was just taken back how many folks would lay out 500-600 for a non-descript model 94 from the WWII era. He could have sold many more, if he had them.
Larry

[JC31]

The prices I stated were straight out of blue book - not saying the gun is 100% (hard to believe it would be considering it is from 1942) or that someone is going to pay that much. To echo another persons post, I have seen very nice ones go for $500-600 without any issue.

[Done Deal]

Nothing to do with value but....safety note on old Mod 94's....they often have a burr of sorts in the hammer mechanism...or safety mechanism....

Be sure and have your finger totally off trigger after initial release of hammer from full cock. Otherwise, riding the trigger while lowering the hammer can enable the hammer to get in a position that appears to be on half cock (safety if you will) but, WILL fire if the trigger is pulled as it really wasn't on half cock afterall.

[ninjatoth]

Nothing to do with value but....safety note on old Mod 94's....they often have a burr of sorts in the hammer mechanism...or safety mechanism....

Be sure and have your finger totally off trigger after initial release of hammer from full cock. Otherwise, riding the trigger while lowering the hammer can enable the hammer to get in a position that appears to be on half cock (safety if you will) but, WILL fire if the trigger is pulled as it really wasn't on half cock afterall.
Thanks for the heads up.I don't plan to use it to hunt with unless I go up in a tree since it's so small,but my friend is coming from CO this November to hunt with me and he will probably use it.

[cessnapilot]

I've got one made in 1949.....it's probably not even considered 80% but it's in good shape and will never leave my possession except maybe to go to a grand child.

I've got a 1947 30 WCF that's about 85%, a real nice example though, too nice to take through the brush. ( I know- then what's the point in owning it )

[billbrasky]

Just oil it dont try to "clean it" like get all mr exotic stuff on it.

Oil the metal if there is any small rust. Thats it. Dont buff out the wood, or polish brass or anything.

Well that is if you want to preserve value. If you want to do whatever, its your gun so of course do whatever pleases you.