Good afternoon all,
Just found a pre-64 Winchester 94 in shooter grade condition. Buggered up totally on the outside but with an almost mint bore. I don’t really know anything about 94’s, but I knew that $400 for a pre-64 was alright for me regardless of external condition.
After a brief amount of study, I’ve determined that this rifle was drilled and tapped for some kind of aftermarket rear sight, maybe a Lyman? In addition, it looks like I’m missing the “finger lever pin.” Could someone explain to me what the purpose of this pin is? Should I consider the rifle non-functioning/firing without it? And what are some recommendations for finding a replacement?
Also, the butt stock doesn’t appear to fit correctly, however it appears original to the gun. It fits perfectly until the actual tang screw is installed, which seems to push the stock out of perfect fit.
I’ll attach pictures, let me know what you all think! The old coot who had it before me stippled “Earl” into the stock, thought that was funny.
EDIT: realized I’m even more clueless than i thought. I do have a finger lever pin. I’ve successfully broken the gun down and put it back together. The only thing mechanically wrong with it ive found is that the lower tang trigger safety won’t engage properly. Looks like maybe just an old worn out spring.
Just found a pre-64 Winchester 94 in shooter grade condition. Buggered up totally on the outside but with an almost mint bore. I don’t really know anything about 94’s, but I knew that $400 for a pre-64 was alright for me regardless of external condition.
After a brief amount of study, I’ve determined that this rifle was drilled and tapped for some kind of aftermarket rear sight, maybe a Lyman? In addition, it looks like I’m missing the “finger lever pin.” Could someone explain to me what the purpose of this pin is? Should I consider the rifle non-functioning/firing without it? And what are some recommendations for finding a replacement?
Also, the butt stock doesn’t appear to fit correctly, however it appears original to the gun. It fits perfectly until the actual tang screw is installed, which seems to push the stock out of perfect fit.
I’ll attach pictures, let me know what you all think! The old coot who had it before me stippled “Earl” into the stock, thought that was funny.
EDIT: realized I’m even more clueless than i thought. I do have a finger lever pin. I’ve successfully broken the gun down and put it back together. The only thing mechanically wrong with it ive found is that the lower tang trigger safety won’t engage properly. Looks like maybe just an old worn out spring.
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