Thoughts on the Sears model 54 lever?

[Mn Fats]

From what I was led to understand is that the Sears Model 54 was made by Winchester and is just a Winchester '94 with a Sears Roebuck roll mark.

Anyone know if there are differences internally? I assume maybe cosmetic differences like lower quality wood. Maybe not though. If anyone knows, input would be appreciated.

A High Roader started a thread on Levers and now I noticed I'm light in that department (thanks) . So I came across this sears 54 in real nice shape, $400. Very tempted.

 

[rule303]

It is mechanically identical to a post-64 model 94 Winchester. The difference is in the furniture. Birch instead of walnut, and a sheet metal cap on the forearm instead of a barrel band. $400 is a good price in today's market.

 

[Oldschool shooter]

I have an older model 54. Different butt plate and forend cap, but mine has a walnut stock and forearm. I bought it used in 1977, not sure when it was made, but it shoots well. I will head down to the man cave tomorrow and post a pic or 2.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

30-30? Pre-safety I would assume? I like some of the old store branded firearms. Just a neat part of the past. Was looking at a Western Auto .22 last weekend.

$400 seems fair now if it is in good shape and you like it.

 

[d2wing]

Sometimes they were the same with minor differences in furniture or finish. It depends on the specs of the retailer from year to year. I had a store brand Mossberg shotgun years ago. Maybe something was different, I don't recall.

 

[jonnyc]

I have one and I love it. Got it 2 years ago for about $250. Needed a few plugs, screws, and a barrel band...all available as Winchester parts. Great shooter for less than half the cost of a Winchester. I just have to endure the jibes about my "Searschester".

 

[Rbstuartjr]

I’ve got a Sears lever but instead of a Winchester she’s a Marlin 336 in 30-30. Put against my brother-in-laws 336, there’s no difference other than what is marked on the barrel.

 

[Skylerbone]

Not worth it junk. Please PM me its location. I’ll make sure it never hits the market again.