Brian Williams
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I have seen a win 1894 in 45LC Trapper version for $199. It has 1894 - 1994 rollmarked on the side, color looks good no scratches.
win 1894 45LC good deal at 199.00
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Figure $190-$240 (95%-98%).
Last one we bought at the shop wasn't a 100th Anniversary gun; we bought it for $170, put it out for $219. Sold the same day.
I remember the buying and selling prices well, as it's propped against the wall in my bedroom right now awaiting a cleaning.
Last one we bought at the shop wasn't a 100th Anniversary gun; we bought it for $170, put it out for $219. Sold the same day.
I remember the buying and selling prices well, as it's propped against the wall in my bedroom right now awaiting a cleaning.
John Marshall
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I had to give $325 for a new one in '94 but I'd do it again.
I walked into my favorite shop to chat about some reloading issues with the proprietor. The very first thing that caught my eye was this particular Trapper in the rack. It is blessed with the most beautifully figured walnut stocks I have ever seen on a long gun. Granted, I haven't seen every gun in the world but I've seen a few examples of custom stocks in this particular shop and some wood on $30,000 shotguns in a high-end shop. None of them compare with that Trapper, IMHO.
And, of course, there is the added benefit of being a very handy piece and a joy to shoot. My current load is pushing a 250gr XTP at 1035fps+/- and I expect I can get another 300fps+/- with a little more experimentation. That should handle most of the annoying creatures I'm apt to run afoul of.
I walked into my favorite shop to chat about some reloading issues with the proprietor. The very first thing that caught my eye was this particular Trapper in the rack. It is blessed with the most beautifully figured walnut stocks I have ever seen on a long gun. Granted, I haven't seen every gun in the world but I've seen a few examples of custom stocks in this particular shop and some wood on $30,000 shotguns in a high-end shop. None of them compare with that Trapper, IMHO.
And, of course, there is the added benefit of being a very handy piece and a joy to shoot. My current load is pushing a 250gr XTP at 1035fps+/- and I expect I can get another 300fps+/- with a little more experimentation. That should handle most of the annoying creatures I'm apt to run afoul of.
Maybe not at any price...
I had two '94's in .45 Colt, and both developed serious feeding problems. I've heard them called "jam-o-matics" before. In addition, one shot about three feet right at fifty yards! The local rep just told me to push the rear sight over as far as it could go, which meant I was basically shooting it sidewise to get it to go straight.
That's not to say that the '94 is a bad rifle. I just think the '94 works best with the light rifle cartridges it was designed for, such as the .30/30. The '92 is far better with short, fat handgun cartridges. Marlin '94's are also superior in this role, though they don't make a short version in .45 Colt for some reason.
I had two '94's in .45 Colt, and both developed serious feeding problems. I've heard them called "jam-o-matics" before. In addition, one shot about three feet right at fifty yards! The local rep just told me to push the rear sight over as far as it could go, which meant I was basically shooting it sidewise to get it to go straight.
That's not to say that the '94 is a bad rifle. I just think the '94 works best with the light rifle cartridges it was designed for, such as the .30/30. The '92 is far better with short, fat handgun cartridges. Marlin '94's are also superior in this role, though they don't make a short version in .45 Colt for some reason.