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IMPORTAT EDIT ON Help for my 94, which...

Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
edited December 2008 in Ask the Experts
once had a side mounted scope on it.

I don't think the short barreled .30-30 needs a scope.

The rifle has 3 drilled and tapped holes in the left side of the receiver. Without those holes, it would be a pretty rifle - nice buttstock, sharp rifling and a GREAT trigger.

Anyone know what I'd need to do to fix the holes, and return the weapon to what it oughtta look like?? Oh, yeah - it also has some fool's driver's license number engraved on the RIGHT side of the receiver !

By the way, would someone please tell me when this weapon was manufactured ?? S/N 3864902?

Thank you !

Merry Christmas !!

Doug

*NOTE: I'm going to also post this on "Ask the Experts".
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  • fordsixfordsix Member Posts: 8,554 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    about 1973 had the crappy metal that was adonized and not blued ..try to blue it and it will turn purple no great collector interest either
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  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello Mr. Wilson,

    It is good to see you on here, and a Merry Christmas to you too.

    For the restoration work, the only work I have seen that I can vouch for would be Doug Turnbull in Bloomfield, NY. He is somewhat local to me, and his work is second to none. If you google Doug Turnbull restorations, you should be able to find his website. His work is not inexpensive though, to be forwarned. If you had a cody letter for that gun, you would get it back as it left the factory, aside from his hidden stamp...yes he marks his work so it is not passed off as a rare original.

    Bert H will be along to add to this, I am sure, and give you the information you desire on DOM.

    Best wishes,
    Tim
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  • 41 nut41 nut Member Posts: 3,016
    edited November -1
    The 3 drilled holes. Are they one large on toward the front of the receiver and two smaller holes toward the rear of the receiver? Or are they 3 drilled holes in addition to these 3? If yes to the first question they are factory holes and you can put plug screws back in the rear holes and the proper screw back in the front hole.
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  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Hello Doug,

    Your Model 94 is not worth the time nor the effort to fix. It is a post-63 production gun, and was made during the darkest hours of Winchester's production era. If it has unfilled drilled & tapped holes, simply find a proper sized filler screw to plug the holes.

    WACA Historian & Life Member

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  • Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    Thank you guys for saving me a BUNCH of money.

    Sure like the rifle, though !!

    It seems to be good quality, even if it is crappy quality !?

    Merry Christmas !!

    Doug
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  • Bill DeShivsBill DeShivs Member Posts: 1,264 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Your 94 is still a good shooter-just not a collector item.
    Find a good professional refinisher like Ford's and pay them to refinish it. If the cost is too high, just enjoy the gun for what it is.
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  • Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    That is what I will do - flush screws and shooter.

    Thank you.

    Doug.
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