Model 94 Takedown

snakestrikeace · June 10, 2012, 12:40 AM

I was recently at my local gun store the other day when I picked up a winchester brochure and was thumbing through it when I noticed they were making a model 94 takedown. This peaked my curiosity as I have been looking to replace my last model 94 30-30 that through a series of unfortunate events I no longer have. This rifle has always held a special place with me and I would love to replace it and this new takedown model would be an awesome addition to my collection. So I was wondering if anyone has had the chance to get a hold of one or used one, and their thoughts on the rifle as far as quality and reliability or any other input that might be helpful.

OJ · June 10, 2012, 12:44 AM

Those take-down models have been around almost as long as the 94 has - so I think the quality and reliability is the same as the solid models -

PetahW · June 10, 2012, 02:40 PM

The new take-down Model 94, like all the rest of the Model 94's since 2006 when the New Haven CT plant closed down, is made in Japan to very high quality/standards by the same Miroku Gun Co that's long made various Browning firearms (since the mid-70's).

The new "Winchester's" ARE lawyered-up, however - complete with a tang safety and rebounding hammer (no safety notch ).

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Hawg · June 10, 2012, 02:47 PM

I like the old top ejects.

Jack O'Conner · June 12, 2012, 07:18 PM

I have not handled a take down model either but the reputation of the maker is superb! If you have the money, go for it!!

Jack

June 10, 2012, 12:40 AM	#1
snakestrikeace Member Join Date: December 6, 2011 Location: Land of Enchantment (NM) Posts: 29	Model 94 Takedown I was recently at my local gun store the other day when I picked up a winchester brochure and was thumbing through it when I noticed they were making a model 94 takedown. This peaked my curiosity as I have been looking to replace my last model 94 30-30 that through a series of unfortunate events I no longer have. This rifle has always held a special place with me and I would love to replace it and this new takedown model would be an awesome addition to my collection. So I was wondering if anyone has had the chance to get a hold of one or used one, and their thoughts on the rifle as far as quality and reliability or any other input that might be helpful.

June 10, 2012, 02:40 PM	#3
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	The new take-down Model 94, like all the rest of the Model 94's since 2006 when the New Haven CT plant closed down, is made in Japan to very high quality/standards by the same Miroku Gun Co that's long made various Browning firearms (since the mid-70's). The new "Winchester's" ARE lawyered-up, however - complete with a tang safety and rebounding hammer (no safety notch ). . Last edited by PetahW; June 13, 2012 at 08:12 PM.

June 12, 2012, 07:18 PM	#5
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Manatee County, Florida Posts: 1,981	I have not handled a take down model either but the reputation of the maker is superb! If you have the money, go for it!! Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

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June 10, 2012, 12:44 AM	#2
OJ Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 1998 Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, USA Posts: 1,570	Those take-down models have been around almost as long as the 94 has - so I think the quality and reliability is the same as the solid models -

June 10, 2012, 02:47 PM	#4
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,352	I like the old top ejects.