Winchester model 94 trails end takedown version question ?

WIN1886 · May 2, 2013, 06:02 AM

I found one at a decent price and have some interest in getting it and thought I'd ask if anyone here has one and would like to share their comments on it ( pros or cons , overall quality , etc. ) ! Often wonder if anything easy to take apart remains tight and reliable after years of use , thanks !

PetahW · May 2, 2013, 11:23 AM

IMHO, any late Model 94 takedown is as rare as a hen's tooth - they were catalogued, but many folks doubt more than a few were distributed before Winchester shut it's doors in New Haven in 2006.

I would advise putting it in long-term storage, as a nest egg for your (our your descendent's) early retirement - since it should return about 20x what any 401k/IRA will.

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Scorch · May 2, 2013, 11:27 AM

Takedown rifles were originally marketed because so many people in the urbanizing America around the end of the 19th Century had to travel by train or coach to get to hunting areas, and a compact take-down rifle in a mutton-leg case was easier to carry than a full-length rifle. There are a few issues with takedown rifles: if they are taken apart and reassembled often, the threads begin to wear and the fit gets loose, causing issues. No reason to worry, Winchester built them with a mechanism to adjust the sloppiness and tighten the rifle back up. A light coat of grease on the threads reduces wear. Takedown rifles are a rarity, unusual in that they were special order and most people did not want to pay the extra cost for the convenience.

salvo · May 3, 2013, 10:56 AM

Still tight and reliable after 107 years

WIN1886 · May 4, 2013, 08:31 AM

Very nice.....what caliber is it and did someone change the rear sight ?

salvo · May 4, 2013, 03:28 PM

Thanks,
It's a 32 Win Special, the sight is original and is called a Winchester smokeless sight.

pricedo · June 15, 2013, 09:02 PM

The new Miroku built Winchester model 94 Trails End rifles are superbly built with excellent workmanship, w/m fitting and accuracy.
I recently got a good deal on one in 450 Marlin.
The gun weighs a remarkably light 6 3/4 pounds & has take-down capability.
Shot 10 shots into one ragged hole at 25 yards this PM.
Not bad for 6 decade old eyes & iron sights.
Recoil is like a 7 pound bolt action in 300 Win Mag.
The cycling was a little stiff NIB but after working the action a coupla hundred times sitting in the armchair in front of the computer monitor the action is slick & very smooth.
Love this rifle.

May 2, 2013, 06:02 AM	#1
WIN1886 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 604	Winchester model 94 trails end takedown version question ? I found one at a decent price and have some interest in getting it and thought I'd ask if anyone here has one and would like to share their comments on it ( pros or cons , overall quality , etc. ) ! Often wonder if anything easy to take apart remains tight and reliable after years of use , thanks !

May 2, 2013, 11:27 AM	#3
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,249	Takedown rifles were originally marketed because so many people in the urbanizing America around the end of the 19th Century had to travel by train or coach to get to hunting areas, and a compact take-down rifle in a mutton-leg case was easier to carry than a full-length rifle. There are a few issues with takedown rifles: if they are taken apart and reassembled often, the threads begin to wear and the fit gets loose, causing issues. No reason to worry, Winchester built them with a mechanism to adjust the sloppiness and tighten the rifle back up. A light coat of grease on the threads reduces wear. Takedown rifles are a rarity, unusual in that they were special order and most people did not want to pay the extra cost for the convenience. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

May 3, 2013, 10:56 AM	#4
salvo Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2001 Posts: 140	Still tight and reliable after 107 years __________________ salvo

May 4, 2013, 03:28 PM	#6
salvo Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2001 Posts: 140	Thanks, It's a 32 Win Special, the sight is original and is called a Winchester smokeless sight. __________________ salvo

May 2, 2013, 11:23 AM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	IMHO, any late Model 94 takedown is as rare as a hen's tooth - they were catalogued, but many folks doubt more than a few were distributed before Winchester shut it's doors in New Haven in 2006. I would advise putting it in long-term storage, as a nest egg for your (our your descendent's) early retirement - since it should return about 20x what any 401k/IRA will. .

May 4, 2013, 08:31 AM	#5
WIN1886 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 604	Very nice.....what caliber is it and did someone change the rear sight ?

June 15, 2013, 09:02 PM	#7
pricedo Member Join Date: September 3, 2008 Location: NRA LIFE MEMBER Posts: 55	The new Miroku built Winchester model 94 Trails End rifles are superbly built with excellent workmanship, w/m fitting and accuracy. I recently got a good deal on one in 450 Marlin. The gun weighs a remarkably light 6 3/4 pounds & has take-down capability. Shot 10 shots into one ragged hole at 25 yards this PM. Not bad for 6 decade old eyes & iron sights. Recoil is like a 7 pound bolt action in 300 Win Mag. The cycling was a little stiff NIB but after working the action a coupla hundred times sitting in the armchair in front of the computer monitor the action is slick & very smooth. Love this rifle.