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when did winchester start putting safes on 1894's

paboogerpabooger Member Posts: 13,953
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
Hey guys what year did WINCHESTER add the safety to the model 94 30/30's. My buddy just bought a used one and he claims that it was 1962, I disagree. His does not have the safey, and the serial number says it was made in 1978. Thought id ask so I could set him straight.
Thanks Booger

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  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have two, one 1971 winchester 94 with no safety, the other made by winchester is a TED WILLIAMS mdl 100, spiting image of the 94, made in the 60,s also no safety..

    LR
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  • Ronald J. SnowRonald J. Snow Member Posts: 1,346 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    According to the Blue Book of Gun Values, 22nd. edition, page 1443 "Beginning in 1992, all Model 94's and variations (not including the 9422 models) received an engineering change utilizing a cross-bolt in the upper rear of the receiver that prevents the hammer from contacting the firing pin.". Trust this is what you are looking for. The last serial number for the 94 in 1978 was 4662210; again per the Blue Book.
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  • paboogerpabooger Member Posts: 13,953
    edited November -1
    Okay guys thanks much!!! Once again your expertise has been very helpful. I love this site!! Boog
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  • gravediggergravedigger Member Posts: 945 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Saxon, how's the action on your Trapper? I tried it on a Marlin lever and it was very choppy. Not smooth at all. The sales guy said this was due to the saftey. He also said the Winchesters w/ the safety were the same way. Apologies to pabooger for stepping on your topic.

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