Gun Unused for 40+ years.

And, the original poster never came back and never described the condition of his rifle, so you are simply GUESSING when you offer your advice. Keep guessing! That's all you're doing
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What are you doing? Aren't you guessing that the rifle in question is beyond recovery without seeing it yourself. Sounds like you are giving advice sight unseen also. If I had doubts about the rifle I would carry it to a qualified gunsmith for advice. There is no way I would give it away in some buy back program.
 
I think my old thrashed carbine is worth more than a buyback would give, by a long shot. I also simply couldn't believe someone suggested disposing of it to a buyback, even IF it wasn't in perfect condition. Parted out would likely bring far more than a buyback even in less then stellar condition. Geez!

The OP didn't say it had problems or was rusty, he asked if it was likely OK from having sat for so long.
 
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That is a great picture, love the background. I like the looks of a well used Rifle like that. I am sure the OPs Rifle is fine and a good cleaning is all it should need unless He had a leaky Roof. I wouldnt take anything to a Gun Buyback. It would be like slapping our Fore Fathers in the face !
 
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@ valleyforge His point doesn't reflect monetary value. You can't write a check for sentimental value. You and plenty others may see only dollar signs when looking at old firearms but not everyone. I doubt just by GUESSING its in unsalvageable condition. I've seen a lot of them revived.
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Very true. I have a rifle & pistol that money can't buy!!!! Pistol was my grandfathers & rifle was my dads
 
Garycw I have several that money couldn't buy. 5 actually and 2 of them were stolen from me last September. Very painful and still is. On a positive note they caught the guy and are with the local PD. Just waiting for this guy to be served his justice and I was told I wouldn't have a problem getting them back. Not a day goes buy I don't think about them though. And regarding this thread...regardless of how it was aqquired...its a freakin' 94! C'mon now!!
 
Valley forge, you seem like the kind of fool who has no respect for anything except a piece of government issued paper. I also have my grandfather's dog tag and purple heart. I should probably throw those in with the empty cans to be recycled according to your stupid logic. Firearms stand the test of time with even the most basic of care. You take one to a buyback and it gets destroyed. But so what? You got a Benjamin in your hand right? Yeah. What's that get you today? A tank of gas? A night out at the bar? Then it....and the gun....are both gone for good. And you, the fool, are left with two empty hands.
 
1. The original poster never came back to this thread to post anything else.
2. Not a single one of us has any idea about the condition of the rifle.
3. Not a single one of us has seen the rifle.
4. All of you, and I are guessing about the condition of the rifle and therefore can not really give any useful advice.
5. I am amused by those who demonstrate a need to insult me. None of you know me, none of you know my experience, none of you know my values or what kind of person I am, and yet some of you get off on insulting me. You really need to look at yourself in the mirror and ask yourself why you feel better when you insult another person, particularly one you do not even know.
 
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