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Mnhunter · December 26, 2001, 10:44 PM

hi guys got a question for you. i'm looking for any info i can find on a model 1894 it says 30 WCF on barrell is this compatible with 30-30 ammo ? also the serial #is 967** any ideas as to the age of this rifle? thank you

Steven Mace · December 27, 2001, 02:37 AM

Mnhunter, your Winchester Model 1894 was made in 1897.

The .30 WCF and .30-30 Win. are the same cartridge. IIRC, the .30 WCF caliber designation was used with the 1894 Model. When the Model 94 was introduced the caliber designation changed to .30-30 Win. but they are the same cartridge. Hope this helps!

Steve Mace

Mnhunter · December 27, 2001, 02:43 PM

thank you steven if i could pry some more info from how about barrel length the seems to be some talk that the octagon barrel was cut off right now it is approx.3/4" in front of the feed tube and maybe an inch or so past the front sight.one more if possible what would the rough value be on this gun i understand this is hard to do a stab in the dark would be nice thank you

Johnny Guest · December 27, 2001, 02:52 PM

Measure from breech face of the bolt to muzzle.
(Don't answer if it is less than 16 inches. It being a pre-1899 piece, it might still be okay, but if so, you might want to consult with a collector about originality.)

Any way you could post photos?

Best,
Johnny

Norman Bates · December 28, 2001, 08:07 PM

I got a small booklet with manufacture dates that states that yours is a 1897 made model.

starting production number that year is 76465 and 34988 rifles were made.

NB

December 26, 2001, 10:44 PM	#1
Mnhunter Junior Member Join Date: December 3, 2001 Location: minnesota Posts: 3	old winchester hi guys got a question for you. i'm looking for any info i can find on a model 1894 it says 30 WCF on barrell is this compatible with 30-30 ammo ? also the serial #is 967** any ideas as to the age of this rifle? thank you

December 27, 2001, 02:37 AM	#2
Steven Mace Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 1999 Location: Clifton, Colorado USA Posts: 724	Mnhunter, your Winchester Model 1894 was made in 1897. The .30 WCF and .30-30 Win. are the same cartridge. IIRC, the .30 WCF caliber designation was used with the 1894 Model. When the Model 94 was introduced the caliber designation changed to .30-30 Win. but they are the same cartridge. Hope this helps! Steve Mace __________________ After today, its all historical

December 27, 2001, 02:52 PM	#4
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	How long is the barrel now? Measure from breech face of the bolt to muzzle. (Don't answer if it is less than 16 inches. It being a pre-1899 piece, it might still be okay, but if so, you might want to consult with a collector about originality.) Any way you could post photos? Best, Johnny

December 28, 2001, 08:07 PM	#5
Norman Bates Member Join Date: October 10, 2001 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 87	I got a small booklet with manufacture dates that states that yours is a 1897 made model. starting production number that year is 76465 and 34988 rifles were made. NB __________________ Mother says i should stick to knives! Leather by www.haugenhandgunleather.com/

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December 27, 2001, 02:43 PM	#3
Mnhunter Junior Member Join Date: December 3, 2001 Location: minnesota Posts: 3	thank you steven if i could pry some more info from how about barrel length the seems to be some talk that the octagon barrel was cut off right now it is approx.3/4" in front of the feed tube and maybe an inch or so past the front sight.one more if possible what would the rough value be on this gun i understand this is hard to do a stab in the dark would be nice thank you