A broke "94" 30/30

VTR996 · December 10, 2002, 11:20 AM

I bought a used 30/30 for $50.00 which has a part broken on it. It is where the stock bolts to the receiver, at the top, just behind the hammer. I don't have the other part to put back. I have a MIG welder and a torch. Could I braze or weld a piece to the receiver and file it to fit, or should I let a gunsmith do this one? I've shot it and it seems to shoot fine, but there is not much holding the stock on. It was made about 1969-70 and is in good shape other than the strap broken. Am I in any danger shooting it in this condition?

George Stringer · December 10, 2002, 11:51 AM

I would go ahead and try to do it yourself. I'd use heat stop paste or submerge the action in water and weld above it to keep the heat away from the receiver. I think that the worst thing that could happen is that your gunsmith would have to cut yours off and redo it. I wouldn't shoot it like it is anymore. There may not be any real danger there but you might get a cut hand or something. George

4 Eyed Six Shooter · December 10, 2002, 05:50 PM

I have had at least 5 come into the shop with broken tangs. I have a friend who is a great tig welder weld them. They hold well but will break if hit hard again. Make sure you get good penatration and then clean up with a dremil and file. It's amazing how much abuse the local ranchers can give the 94's and they still work. A clasic design for sure.

James K · December 10, 2002, 11:38 PM

I have seen that happen with the older 94's also, but it seems to be something of an epidemic with the new cast receivers. Any thoughts on whether the new ones are brittle, or just more mishandling of guns lately?

Jim

4 Eyed Six Shooter · December 11, 2002, 08:53 PM

Jim, I belive the new ones are more brittle. The ones that I have taken into the shop with broken tangs all had cast receivers. They just don't make um like they used to.

December 10, 2002, 11:20 AM	#1
VTR996 Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2001 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 195	A broke "94" 30/30 I bought a used 30/30 for $50.00 which has a part broken on it. It is where the stock bolts to the receiver, at the top, just behind the hammer. I don't have the other part to put back. I have a MIG welder and a torch. Could I braze or weld a piece to the receiver and file it to fit, or should I let a gunsmith do this one? I've shot it and it seems to shoot fine, but there is not much holding the stock on. It was made about 1969-70 and is in good shape other than the strap broken. Am I in any danger shooting it in this condition?

December 10, 2002, 05:50 PM	#3
4 Eyed Six Shooter Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Idaho Posts: 105	I have had at least 5 come into the shop with broken tangs. I have a friend who is a great tig welder weld them. They hold well but will break if hit hard again. Make sure you get good penatration and then clean up with a dremil and file. It's amazing how much abuse the local ranchers can give the 94's and they still work. A clasic design for sure. __________________ www.savagegunsmithing.com Fight Crime-Shoot Back!!!! Anyone worth shooting is worth shooting more than once!!!

December 11, 2002, 08:53 PM	#5
4 Eyed Six Shooter Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Idaho Posts: 105	Jim, I belive the new ones are more brittle. The ones that I have taken into the shop with broken tangs all had cast receivers. They just don't make um like they used to. __________________ www.savagegunsmithing.com Fight Crime-Shoot Back!!!! Anyone worth shooting is worth shooting more than once!!!

December 10, 2002, 11:51 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	I would go ahead and try to do it yourself. I'd use heat stop paste or submerge the action in water and weld above it to keep the heat away from the receiver. I think that the worst thing that could happen is that your gunsmith would have to cut yours off and redo it. I wouldn't shoot it like it is anymore. There may not be any real danger there but you might get a cut hand or something. George

December 10, 2002, 11:38 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I have seen that happen with the older 94's also, but it seems to be something of an epidemic with the new cast receivers. Any thoughts on whether the new ones are brittle, or just more mishandling of guns lately? Jim