I finally got my "pre-64" Model 94! Ive posted a bit on here and have received some great advice. I originally wanted a .30 WCF, .30-30 but found a really nice .32 Special at the right price and condition. I had been looking at online gun auctions and had been constantly out bid, and had looked at a few "clunkers" in person that had been modified and still marked at a higher price that I wanted to spend. I really just wanted a clean, all original rifle that was functional and would make a nice shooter and hunter. I walked into a local gun store and there she was, at a price that was far lower than anything on the auction sights, and much cleaner looking too. After checking the bore, crown, and action...I made my offer and took her home. It has an appropriate amount of wear for it's age, with no signs of modification or abuse. All the screws are undamaged so I'd guess it's never been taken apart.
I researched the serial number on the web, it dates back to 1954. I got it home and ran a few patches down the bore, grabbed my hearing protection and went right out back to my range. At 50 yards I produced this 5 shot group. I have to admit the gun is capable of much smaller groups as I was having a very hard time focusing on the sights with my eyes...but still the group I shot has me very pleased! Afterwards, I shot at an 8" steel plate at 100 yards from a standing position and managed to make it ring 4 out of the 5 times I shot at it. I really like this rifle, and the price was certainly right. I don't know why I was shying away from a .32 special...now that I have one I kinda like it. There seems to be enough brass and bullets around as well as factory ammunition. I'm looking forward to reloading for it, and seeing if I can maybe put a dab of white sight paint on the front sight to help these "middle aged" eyes focus on it better. I'm thrilled to have found it, and was able to bring er home!
I researched the serial number on the web, it dates back to 1954. I got it home and ran a few patches down the bore, grabbed my hearing protection and went right out back to my range. At 50 yards I produced this 5 shot group. I have to admit the gun is capable of much smaller groups as I was having a very hard time focusing on the sights with my eyes...but still the group I shot has me very pleased! Afterwards, I shot at an 8" steel plate at 100 yards from a standing position and managed to make it ring 4 out of the 5 times I shot at it. I really like this rifle, and the price was certainly right. I don't know why I was shying away from a .32 special...now that I have one I kinda like it. There seems to be enough brass and bullets around as well as factory ammunition. I'm looking forward to reloading for it, and seeing if I can maybe put a dab of white sight paint on the front sight to help these "middle aged" eyes focus on it better. I'm thrilled to have found it, and was able to bring er home!
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