Robert Foote
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The museum I assist at (firearms conservator) has been given a 1956-vintage M94 .30-30 carbine, #2,153,XXX. While in mechanically good condition with an excellent bore, the exterior is not so great. A recoil pad has also been fitted. I am wondering if it might be worth a certain degree of 'restoration' with the object of raffling it off to raise funds--we have raffled off a couple of guns recently with good results. (To hell with political correctness.)
Question: what is the standard length of pull on this gun? The wood on this one measures 13" from stock-to-metal joint at front to center of butt, on a centerline. I suspect that the stock was not shortened,but do not have a sample on hand to judge by and my references do not mention this. Naturally, the original butt plate is missing. As I recall it would be a simple flat plate, probably checkered--but am not certain. Any suggestions for a source on this and other pre-64 parts? Wood, if I decide to replace the existing wood? Suggestions as to a professional pre-64 type reblue?
Essentially I am considering whether to do a low-budget 'restoration' on this rifle or spend bigger bucks. I am inclined to do the latter if the museum board will spring for it...
I have some ideas but would like to hear others as well...
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Question: what is the standard length of pull on this gun? The wood on this one measures 13" from stock-to-metal joint at front to center of butt, on a centerline. I suspect that the stock was not shortened,but do not have a sample on hand to judge by and my references do not mention this. Naturally, the original butt plate is missing. As I recall it would be a simple flat plate, probably checkered--but am not certain. Any suggestions for a source on this and other pre-64 parts? Wood, if I decide to replace the existing wood? Suggestions as to a professional pre-64 type reblue?
Essentially I am considering whether to do a low-budget 'restoration' on this rifle or spend bigger bucks. I am inclined to do the latter if the museum board will spring for it...
I have some ideas but would like to hear others as well...
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