Another great video. Thanks for all these great informative videos. There is not much good to watch on TV anymore so I really look forward to this channel
I owned a 1894 in 38-55 with a 36" barrel. Also had a tang sight and swiss buttplate, all confirmed with a Cody letter. Found it in a little shop near Beckley West Virginia.
Wow. Thank you for introducing me to what I would call, the formerly unknown barrel length options, as offered by Winchester Repeating Arms Company. It is very nice in retrospect to know that barrel length was used as a prescription for increased accuracy and customer satisfaction. I have two model 94s, one is a pre-64 (1952) and one from when they were being made by Olin. Before now, I never knew that special order barrel lengths were even an option, but it makes sense that they wanted to make their customers happy.
Very interesting, Mark! Thanks! Now I'll have to go look and see what the barrel length is on my '94 in 38-55 - it's either 28 or 30! While I know it was made in 1900, I really should get it lettered someday.
That's going to be a cool rifle when you get it finished. Hopefully you will show it to us when it's done. Can you imagine having that rifle on a horse and trying to get it out of the scabbard ? LOL
Never paid attention to the fact about such a long barrel. Going to get my Winchester Lever Lagacy book by Clyde “Snooky” Williamson out and do a little reading. Once again, you’ve nailed my interest! Have the common long rifle in my sights 1600.00. Take care and never regret leaving Oregon as far as the gun laws are concerned. Our judge in Harney county is giving the state fits.
A request for a video: Thread patterns used on Winchester rifles. I have all the "For Collectors Only" series of books Winchester rifles and others. In the back of each section there is a list of screw threads and what guns they are interchangeable with. What is not mentioned is the thread style. I have my doubts as to the thread form complying with the 60° UN Series. What standards that were available in 1860 would have most likely been the Whitworth thread form 55° included angle, round root, round crest. I would not complain if there was a video on Marlin Rifles as well.
Great info. I have a ‘94 .30wcf with a 30” barrel, 3 round magazine (extends just passed the forend). S/N has it built in 1906. It would seem that this is bit unusual…
I have seen a LOT of Winchesters but never a 36 inch barrel one. I didn't even know the option you could get one in that length. I have a 30" barreled 94. I am sure you folks can fix it right up...
Awesome great video and gun. There is something about the 36" barrels. Everyone loved them I know I do. Where did you say the guy called to check to find out if the gun is a real whinchester? Thumbs up to you & your videos.
I am a retired machinist and would really be interested to know if you were professionally trained or self taught? Locally where I live in Utah if someone brakes their gun it usually shows up at my house for repair and I do have some equipment and have made successful repairs but you are definitely at a much higher level than I and am interested in knowing were you gained all your skills.
I guess those 36” barrel guns were used by men who did a great deal of long range shooting. They must have shot from a rest. Does your personal rifle show evidence of have been shot over a bag or would the shooter just have rested it on a log? I know today we treat rifles as if they were museum pieces, but back in the day, they were workaday tools.
One wonders about the thinking at the time. Black powder being fairly slow burning, I suppose some buyers felt they gained velocity. But that gun is awkward.
Great video! I guess my question would be, why would anyone want that long a barrel on a 94? More velocity? Longer sight radius? Neither would seem to be enough to offset the obvious awkwardness of that long a barrel.
@@Jeff-sl8xz That wasn't what he was referring to. The slip of the tongue was when he was using the chart to point out that there were no overlength barrels made in those years in .32 Spl.
@@russbilzing5348 no problem I own a model 94 or I should say that I own a few of them and the 32-40 is the only one that has eluded me I have a few in the other cartridges they chambered them for and I prefer the old guns the newest one I have is from the seventies and it was called the big bore 94 in the 375 Winchester
All I've got to say is wow! I've heard of the 3 footer barrel options from Winchester but I've never seen one. What a super sweet old 94!
Another great video. Thanks for all these great informative videos. There is not much good to watch on TV anymore so I really look forward to this channel
Yep!
I owned a 1894 in 38-55 with a 36" barrel. Also had a tang sight and swiss buttplate, all confirmed with a Cody letter. Found it in a little shop near Beckley West Virginia.
How many does it hold?
Congratulations on getting to work on such a piece of history, Mark. I’ll follow the project to completion. Perry P., So Cal.
Wow. Thank you for introducing me to what I would call, the formerly unknown barrel length options, as offered by Winchester Repeating Arms Company. It is very nice in retrospect to know that barrel length was used as a prescription for increased accuracy and customer satisfaction. I have two model 94s, one is a pre-64 (1952) and one from when they were being made by Olin. Before now, I never knew that special order barrel lengths were even an option, but it makes sense that they wanted to make their customers happy.
Thank you Sir! Thank you for sharing such wonderful firearms with us!! Waiting forward for a double 36" video!
Excellent! Sure, do miss you here in Oregon but I think your smile says it all. A visit to Cody is in the works!
Very much looking forward to seeing the project progress and finish.
I can't wait to see the finished product Mark! Fantastic piece of history.
That is going to be a interesting project for sure! Thank you Mark.
Great project, Love to see this pice up close.
Nice find, glad to see its being restored to original...
Just found the channel and subbed! Looking forward to this series.
Oh My .... what a fun project. Very interested to see how you match the barrel finish to the original finish on the receiver. Thanks, Mark.
Now that's a cool old gun, thanks for sharing it with us!
Wild rifle can't wait to see the finished restoration!
That is gonna be a very interesting project. Looking forward to seeing that.
I’m Looking forward to seeing the fully restored 36” Beauty! Kind Thanks, Many Blessings and Good Shootin! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Very interesting, Mark! Thanks!
Now I'll have to go look and see what the barrel length is on my '94 in 38-55 - it's either 28 or 30!
While I know it was made in 1900, I really should get it lettered someday.
Magnificent Winchester. I love it.
That's going to be a cool rifle when you get it finished. Hopefully you will show it to us when it's done.
Can you imagine having that rifle on a horse and trying to get it out of the scabbard ? LOL
Thank you, Mark lovely clip.
Wow! What a great piece of history! 👍🏽😊❤️🇺🇸
Very cool (and long) piece of history. Thanks for sharing, Rat
Holy Moly !!! I’m speechless 😮
Great episode and info.
Thanks again.
Never paid attention to the fact about such a long barrel. Going to get my Winchester Lever Lagacy book by Clyde “Snooky” Williamson out and do a little reading. Once again, you’ve nailed my interest! Have the common long rifle in my sights 1600.00. Take care and never regret leaving Oregon as far as the gun laws are concerned. Our judge in Harney county is giving the state fits.
Love a long Barrel.
Always enjoy thank you
A request for a video: Thread patterns used on Winchester rifles. I have all the "For Collectors Only" series of books Winchester rifles and others. In the back of each section there is a list of screw threads and what guns they are interchangeable with. What is not mentioned is the thread style. I have my doubts as to the thread form complying with the 60° UN Series. What standards that were available in 1860 would have most likely been the Whitworth thread form 55° included angle, round root, round crest. I would not complain if there was a video on Marlin Rifles as well.
Never Even Knew These Existed Mark What a Gem of a 1894 Winchester 😮😮😮😇😀
Afternoon Chris!
@@peteregger7928 Good Afternoon Pete 😀👍🏼
Wow, that long barrel with a good peep sight on the tang would have a nice long sight radius; and would be a great paper patched cast bullet rifle.
Very interesting, thank you.
Buntline Winchester 😊
I would like to have a 33 WCF.
I’m a sucker for long a barrel!
Great info. I have a ‘94 .30wcf with a 30” barrel, 3 round magazine (extends just passed the forend). S/N has it built in 1906. It would seem that this is bit unusual…
That's very unusual. In fact, we can safely label that one as rare. I'd love to see pictures of it. Mark
"Yet", well said
I'm excited to, Thanks Mark
First one I've ever seen.
It actually appears to be fairly well balanced.
My great uncle had a 30 wcf with a longer barrel. I believe it was a 32".
I have seen a LOT of Winchesters but never a 36 inch barrel one. I didn't even know the option you could get one in that length. I have a 30" barreled 94. I am sure you folks can fix it right up...
You can see by the chart I showed that your long barreled 1894 is a very scarce option. A darn special rifle. What needs fixing?
Awesome great video and gun. There is something about the 36" barrels. Everyone loved them I know I do. Where did you say the guy called to check to find out if the gun is a real whinchester? Thumbs up to you & your videos.
I don't want loose rounds rattlin' around in my pockets.
Winchester, Gotcha covered...
Ok what’s the ammo capacity of a full length mag tube for a 36” barrel? Inquiring minds would like to know.
Love levers because I am left handed
Is the wood original it's beautiful
My father has a Winchester model 1894 30-30 caliber take-down model with a hexagon barrel in nice condition
Octagonal 8 sides. Never made a 6 sided bbl.
@@johncantrell8904 I bet you are right I have not seen the rifle since my father passed away back in 2008. Thanks for the information
How about explaining how you acquired your skills ?
What was the purpose of the much longer barrel? Higher velocity? Greater accuracy? Longer range?
yes, yes, yes, and of course a longer mag tube for greater capacities.
What is it they say on the Vortex Nation Podcast? The more rounds you got, the less aim it take? 😅😅😅
I am a retired machinist and would really be interested to know if you were professionally trained or self taught? Locally where I live in Utah if someone brakes their gun it usually shows up at my house for repair and I do have some equipment and have made successful repairs but you are definitely at a much higher level than I and am interested in knowing were you gained all your skills.
You will have to take it out and test fire it for safety. Aw, shucks! 😂
Wow
I guess those 36” barrel guns were used by men who did a great deal of long range shooting. They must have shot from a rest. Does your personal rifle show evidence of have been shot over a bag or would the shooter just have rested it on a log?
I know today we treat rifles as if they were museum pieces, but back in the day, they were workaday tools.
How many rounds does that rifle hold?🤠
Yes
A bunch!!!!
All of them.
I just came back to this video too ask the same thing.
2 box's
Have a cup of Joe while waiting for the bullet to exit the muzzle.
Find a Job you Love and You will never Work a Day in Your Life!!!!!
😁☕👍
One wonders about the thinking at the time. Black powder being fairly slow burning, I suppose some buyers felt they gained velocity. But that gun is awkward.
I have a 1893 marlin 311/2 inch borrow
That gun needs training wheels.
Great video! I guess my question would be, why would anyone want that long a barrel on a 94? More velocity? Longer sight radius? Neither would seem to be enough to offset the obvious awkwardness of that long a barrel.
32 Special is not 32-20; I’m sure that was just a little slip of the tongue …
It's a 32-40 one of the first cartridges chambered in the 94 the 32-40 and the 38-55
@@Jeff-sl8xz That wasn't what he was referring to. The slip of the tongue was when he was using the chart to point out that there were no overlength barrels made in those years in .32 Spl.
I noticed that, and yrs ago, I bought a 94 in 32 special that was advertised as a 32-20, got it really cheap too!
@@russbilzing5348 no problem I own a model 94 or I should say that I own a few of them and the 32-40 is the only one that has eluded me I have a few in the other cartridges they chambered them for and I prefer the old guns the newest one I have is from the seventies and it was called the big bore 94 in the 375 Winchester
Yes, I thought about editing that slip of the tongue out, but I was sure someone would come along and point it out. 🤣
Betting it takes several rounds fired downrange before the barrel heats up and the groups get smaller.
WHY?