ancientnoob
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Hey guys what would you do?
I recently came to possess a wonderful Winchester 1894 .30-30 manufactured in 1942. I am not a hunter and do not really live in a place that is conducive to the wilderness lifestyle. I really don't think I could hunt even if I wanted to. I do not own a truck, I own a small Japanese sub compact sedan. I do not have a hunting license and I really have no desire to smoke an animal and dress it and stuff it in my Toyota, although I have been tempted a couple of times.
Well I got this rifle while looking for something new. I kind of wanted a lever gun to plink with but maybe this is not the best one to do that with. Its a lovely rifle with beautiful deep red walnut stocks, gorgeous bluing and came with a vintage scabbard. It was made in New Haven, CT which I am in walking distance of. I always new of the Winchesters but I guess I never realized that they are such huge collectors items. I was reading that this rifle maybe at least a little special being pre-1964 and being made between WW2 years, when production was being directed towards service weapons.
Admittedly, I do like this carbine with its 20" barrel it so easy to handle and carry but I wonder if you guys think this is something that will go up in value and worth a ton in the future or if this will just be some old(er) rifle and nothing special?
I was interested in the new Taylor & Company Alaskan take down in .357 mag. It's a pretty expensive gun MSRP is around $1300. I am wondering if you guys would just hold on to this Win 94 or if you would off load it for funds for a more practical plinking item. I guess I would be happy either way. I just feel a bit guilty because I will never use this for its true and intended purpose.
Thoughts?
I recently came to possess a wonderful Winchester 1894 .30-30 manufactured in 1942. I am not a hunter and do not really live in a place that is conducive to the wilderness lifestyle. I really don't think I could hunt even if I wanted to. I do not own a truck, I own a small Japanese sub compact sedan. I do not have a hunting license and I really have no desire to smoke an animal and dress it and stuff it in my Toyota, although I have been tempted a couple of times.
Well I got this rifle while looking for something new. I kind of wanted a lever gun to plink with but maybe this is not the best one to do that with. Its a lovely rifle with beautiful deep red walnut stocks, gorgeous bluing and came with a vintage scabbard. It was made in New Haven, CT which I am in walking distance of. I always new of the Winchesters but I guess I never realized that they are such huge collectors items. I was reading that this rifle maybe at least a little special being pre-1964 and being made between WW2 years, when production was being directed towards service weapons.
Admittedly, I do like this carbine with its 20" barrel it so easy to handle and carry but I wonder if you guys think this is something that will go up in value and worth a ton in the future or if this will just be some old(er) rifle and nothing special?
I was interested in the new Taylor & Company Alaskan take down in .357 mag. It's a pretty expensive gun MSRP is around $1300. I am wondering if you guys would just hold on to this Win 94 or if you would off load it for funds for a more practical plinking item. I guess I would be happy either way. I just feel a bit guilty because I will never use this for its true and intended purpose.
Thoughts?