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goochman · March 22, 2013, 03:58 PM

I have a Winchester Model 94, 30-30 that has been in a gun case unused for many years. It was purchased in 1961. I just never sold or gave it away and now may be interested in keeping it and occasionally firing it. If it was cleaned and oiled after the last firing, what should I expect from storage in an attic wrapped in a blanket? Should it be professionally looked at or is there a chance it may just need a good cleaning? Also, can any of the ammo stored with it still be used?

March 22, 2013, 03:58 PM	#1
goochman Junior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Posts: 1	Gun Unused for 40+ years. I have a Winchester Model 94, 30-30 that has been in a gun case unused for many years. It was purchased in 1961. I just never sold or gave it away and now may be interested in keeping it and occasionally firing it. If it was cleaned and oiled after the last firing, what should I expect from storage in an attic wrapped in a blanket? Should it be professionally looked at or is there a chance it may just need a good cleaning? Also, can any of the ammo stored with it still be used?