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Old February 8, 2013, 07:18 AM   #1
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Model 94, My first firearm!!

hey every one its your local Australian signing in!
So after years of waiting im finally getting my first gun! What better piece of steel than a model 94 could you ask for
My local dealer has 7 second hand 94's for sale ranging in condtion age and price. I'm looking for any info or advice on the beautiful guns before i pick one, i have even recorded the serial numbers but cant find much about them on google. If some one could tell me thier age and which may be a better choice id be very greatful.
4430016
4562840
5378405
5614841
V163517
YB4468
YB4687
I do like the yellow boy, i may end up with one of each :P
Thanks in advance Roger
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Old February 9, 2013, 01:25 AM   #2
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Here's where you can find manufacturing dates:

http://www.proofhouse.com/win/index.html
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Old February 9, 2013, 04:24 PM   #3
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FWIW, I've already answered your SN question, to the best of my ability, where you posted it in the Winchester 94 SN thread: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=322230

Of course, if anybody has any additional/better info, I'm all ears ( & eyes )


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Old February 11, 2013, 05:40 AM   #4
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thanks guys, i cant seem to make much sense of the proofhouse website..
at this stage im leaning towards the better condition yellowboy.
Can any one direct me to some web sites with some history, advantages/disadvantages of these firearms. I.e will the finish on a yellowboy out last that of a slighty worn blue action? also ive read some were the 92-00 models have a cheaper roll pin instead of solid steel pins. Im just trying to get as much research in before i commit! The prices here in oz are rediculous, a s/h 94 in good condition still has a price tag higher than a new Marlin 30-30 lever action. Even the best condition one they have is 3/4 the price of the new winchester.
thanks again roger
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Old February 12, 2013, 10:04 AM   #5
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http://www.leverguns.com/

http://www.doublegun.com/roth.htm

http://www.leverguns.com/articles/Default.htm
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