Fractal X
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Between the buying panics I spotted a lonely little Winchester lever rifle in the back of the consignment rack. There was something about it that caught my eye - maybe it was the absolute lack of anything tacticool, the saddle ring, or that the bluing that had gone plum on some of the parts. Regardless, once I picked it up and look it over, I knew it was going home with me.
This is an older Model '94, the serial number is 866xxx. According to the Winchester serial number records, this says that it was manufactured in 1919. It's taken its share of bumps, thumps, and scrapes. But the action is slick and everything seems to function as it should (though I should note that I have not fired it).
I've noticed that there's a lot of (often conflicting) information regarding the Model '94s. However, I've noticed that the glut of information diminishes rapidly once you start talking about the earlier model years (lets say the 1940's and earlier - you know, only the first 50 years of production).
Now, I don't pretend know it all (Timoshenko and Castigliano made sure I understood that). So I'll just tell you, not only is this my first earlier Model '94, it's my first Model '94. In fact, it's my first lever gun.
So if you know of any places with good information on these earlier Model '94s I'd be glad to hear of them. In addition, I'd love to hear any hints, tips, or other insight that may prove helpful - especially if it pertains to the Model '94.
Thanks in advance,
Bob
This is an older Model '94, the serial number is 866xxx. According to the Winchester serial number records, this says that it was manufactured in 1919. It's taken its share of bumps, thumps, and scrapes. But the action is slick and everything seems to function as it should (though I should note that I have not fired it).
I've noticed that there's a lot of (often conflicting) information regarding the Model '94s. However, I've noticed that the glut of information diminishes rapidly once you start talking about the earlier model years (lets say the 1940's and earlier - you know, only the first 50 years of production).
Now, I don't pretend know it all (Timoshenko and Castigliano made sure I understood that). So I'll just tell you, not only is this my first earlier Model '94, it's my first Model '94. In fact, it's my first lever gun.
So if you know of any places with good information on these earlier Model '94s I'd be glad to hear of them. In addition, I'd love to hear any hints, tips, or other insight that may prove helpful - especially if it pertains to the Model '94.
Thanks in advance,
Bob
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