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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2013
- I am finally the proud owner of a Winchester Model 94, pre-64 vintage.
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My model 94 turned 100 this year! Been in my family since my great grandfather used it to hunt deer during the great depression, as the story goes.
Its COOL :)
Nice. Mines almost 89 years old
Zack Lance, that’s really cool, I’ve got a 94 but mines about 50 years old
It doesn’t matter how long your rifle has been in your family to a liberal. A liberal would be happy to take it and broke it on a rock.
Beautiful I have a 1941
Even in Austria its iconic ! the 30-30 is our most beloved winchester! Greetings from loweraustria ❤
Need good winchester gunsmith here in austria..can you help me mate?
My father's home country Österreich 👋 😊 🇦🇹
Hallo aus Kalifornien! Happy hunting!
I'm 67 and inherited my Dad's 1951. Finely got to shoot it a few years back with my son. Brought tears to my eyes. Such a special gun, so smooth.
I’ve got the same year…
Same here, my dad died when I 37, so did my neighbors, he 75, the other day I did some yard work for him and gifted me a 51 his dad gave him, dream come true
I just found one of these at my grandmother's house. I remember my grandpa using it many years ago and I was shocked that it hadn't burned when out garage burn down. I was overjoyed to find it in one piece and in great condition!
Eres un hombre afortunado.
Nunca tuve una Winchester 30-30
,pero si una 44WCF (44-40).
Llevo mucho tiempo buscándola ,
Parece que mi "querida esposa"
La regaló, la tiró a la basura o la vendió en no creo mas de $50
La pobre mujer no tiene idea del valor de las armas
Here in Mexico the Winchester 94 is a legendary gun for it's wide use in Mexican Revolution
It was commonly referred as "carabina 30 30" (30-30 carbine), and it even has a popular song
I bought one of these when I was 16 and hunted with it until I went to the army. In the army I learned to love the receiver sight so I put one on my winchester when I got out of the army. Every body was going to the high powered bolt action rifles at that time so I traded my Winchester for a Remington 700 in 308. I put a scope on it and started hunting. It didn't take long before I realized that for where I hunt the 30 30 was perfect and the 308 was not needed and the scope got in my way. I finally got another 30 30, put a receiver sight on it and have never wanted anything else. I am 66 years old now and still see no need for a rifle other than the Winchester 94.
+Terry Dean I agree the Marlin 336 is a great rifle too. I found one a couple of years ago that was made in 1984 that looks like brand new. It showed absolutely no wear with not a mark on it. I bought it and will give it to my grandson for his high school graduation present in two years.
Here in maine everyone has .308s and 30-06s even though a brush gun would make alot more sense (I'm guilty of this myself, I shot a deer with a .223 this year)
it doesn't look SCARY either, so the democrats will probably ignore it too. bonus.
Wand Erer They don't ignore anything.
What country do you live in that you are permitted to register guns at 16? Im intrigued.
I love my 30-30 Winchester 94 AE. Greetings from Uruguay 🇺🇾, from a southamerican Cowboy (or rather from s Gaucho, a gaucho cowboy).
My grandfathers pre-64 is chambered in .32 and it sure is special. It’s put down many deer in the woods around Oil City, PA. I took it out with him long ago hunting near Pithole. No deer that day, but that was the last day he made it out into the woods. It’s a piece of magic. The clacking of that lever gives me goosebumps.
Oil city has pretty good hunting, I’ve got 2 8pts around there
I seen this video back in 2014 when I was in Afghanistan. When I got back I was able to get to cabelas and pick up a nice one of these made in 1939. Actually had gone to get a 1911. but I figured this would be a good "coming home" gift to myself. nice video, thanks Hickok45.
AMD 1987
Welcome home, hope you got yourself that 1911 also.
Thank you for your service. Winchester 1894 and a M1911, Longmire load out.
Thank you for your service. That's the same year rifle I grew up on. Pretty cool
Nice
Welcome home! Thank you so much for what you did an may still be doing for me and my family
@ 13:55 You say "it's a little more history than you want to know, maybe.", The knowledge you have about the history of firearms is one of the main reasons I love your channel Hickock. Keep up the great work Sir.
Winchester 30-30, the Gun that won the Mexican Revolution.
We "overseas folks" also recognise the Winchester 94 as an iconic rifle !
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@Evan Kline i’d recommend a mossberg 464 in 30-30. about 480 bucks for one and they are absolutely great especially for a budget lever action!
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I just inherited my Dad's Model 94 30/30. It was the only rifle he kept for almost 70 years. He figured it did everything he needed a rifle to do. :)
"There's just something special, isn't there, about a lever gun?"
Yes, there is. There really is. :-)
There sure is ! more than just Americana !
Very much so
Can’t beat this masterpiece for character. I had one just like this that I bought at a pawn shop for $125 back in 1994. I loved everything about it. I’ve had .expensive .270 and .308 bolt action rifles. But the model 94 will always be my favorite.
My Winchester 94 in 30 WCF circa 1938 still shoots extremely accurately. My first deer rifle for Pennsylvania Whitetails my Dad bought for me used back in 1967 along with the complete Woolrich Outfit and those dang rubber steel shank rubber boots that kept my feet frozen like blocks of ice. I always toughed it out and brought home plenty of deer to feed the family.
I have my grandfather's Model 1894 .32 W.S. with 26" Octagon barrel. The serial # puts it at 1908. I killed my first deer with this rifle, I love it and will never get rid of it...again. In 1987, I sold it for $200 to help with college tuition, not really understanding the value of the rifle or it's sentimental value to my family. I started looking for it a few years ago, and thanks to the Internet, I found it last December at a Cabella's in Michigan. The serial # was a match to the records my dad kept on all his firearms. It cost me $1600 to get it back, and was worth every penny. My dad and I have taken it out and shot it a few times since getting it back, and for a 106yr old rifle, it still shoots great!!!
Glad you got that gun back, Bud.👍
That’s a great story! I just located my father’s rifle.
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I purchased a 32 special with it being made in 1905 with oct barrel.
Cool story bud
I traded one of my guns for a Winchester Model 94 made in 1958. I took it to the range today and was doing 3" groups consistently at 100 yards with 170Gr bullets. Very happy I made the trade.
In my opinion, the dropping floor plate is one of the things that makes the 94 such a great carry rifle in the woods. The receiver is short from top to bottom. I’ve always carried my 1939 vintage 94 with my hand wrapped around the receiver. It’s the perfect balance point and easy to carry. That design element helps create the classic line when the lever is closed. You can spot a 94 in a lever gun line up instantly. To me, it has the most iconic lever gun line. That dang floor plate design was brilliant.
Unfortunately I bought a 94 classic with a ridiculous 26inch barrel, it's way too top heavy and I have no fucking clue who's idea it was to design it that way. It needs a bipod and scope tbh and that takes away the entire point of the rifle. Disappointed in my purchase to say the least
Savage 99 they carry nice too
@@drealboy_, Why don't (or haven't) you sold (sell) it and buy the one you want, Soy Boy?
Thank you! Thank you! For the review of the 94 30-30! The one I own is very rare and special. Serial number 26,6xx made in 1897 My grandfathers gun, then my dads and now mine. I shot my first moose in Alaska in 1982 with it. My dad and grandpa shot their first moose with it. In the 1950’s. I have pics of my grandpa with the gun in Minnesota in the late 1930’s it still shoots and my sons will take their first big game with it just like I did.
Cool history. Hope you have a good gun safe for that baby.
That is awesome my grandpa left me his father's model 94 and it's serial # is also close 26,0**, while I honestly prefer the marlin 336's I have the model 94 just has a place in my heart and is absolutely priceless to me. And I agree with Mr.Hickock I keep mine locked in the safe inside a gun sock with the dehumidifier running 24-7, have a safe and great week sir!
The thing I love about firearms is that you can pick up a literal piece of history and study it, hold it, appreciate it, and most importantly; shoot it.
I have a 56 year model 94 and love it. My grandpa gave it to me about 5 years ago for a graduation gift. He kept it in perfect shape and so do I!!
Brett B, I also have a 56 year model 94. My Grandpa passed away and I got his.
I’ve had mine 50 years and after watching this I had to dig it out of the safe and fondle it. Think I’m gonna shoot it this weekend.
I have one that was made in 1914 my dad bought it and used it as his deer gun . I bought mine as my deer gun as well. So now I have a pre 64 and a new one as well. Everyone in the family has used them to take their first deer. Love these guns.
Mine is from 1941 just before WWII broke out and years before my dad, who just passed away last year, was even born.
Do you notice any difference between the two?
@@quesoturtle739 absolutely. The 1914 version has the octagon barrel and is about 5 pounds heavier as well as it kicks harder. Both still great with accuracy and reliability.
Love it! I just bought a Pre 64 at auction the other day. I’m now in search of ammo. Here in Pennsylvania, the Model 94 is known as the quintessential “brush gun” for whitetail deer. Mine will never have a scope, although I’ve seen some folks add one. Can’t wait to get it on my range!
My father has this gun. Same caliber. His friend who passed away from cancer gifted it to him before he died. My father named me after him. William Christopher. Today he gifted me this gun and it is sitting in my room. Very beautiful gun. I am happy to find a video of someone shooting it.
I have 2 model 94s, one in 30-30 and one in 22 cal. I just called Winchester and spoke to the HISTORIAN. He said my 30-30 was manufactured in 1937 and the 22 was 1972. My grandfather bought them and have been passed down to me. They are both in beautiful condition! I just used the 30-30 on a deer hunt! I’m 62 and will pass them down to my son.
@ 7:50..."It's fun chewing up cinder blocks with rifle rounds."
My bucket list just keeps growing.
I have the Winchester 30 WCF mfg in 1910, I think out of all the Winchesters I have its the most fun to shoot, well, the Win 1873, 44-40 cal mfg in 1906 is a close 2nd. I also have the 1892 Win 44-40 cal mfg in 1914, the 38-40 mfg in 1916, the 32-20 mfg in 1912, the 32 special mfg in 1906 & the 25-20 mfg in 1917. You said one time you felt un-American not having one, I could not agree more. They truly are special, they just have the look of a rifle a man ought to carry. Thx Mr. Hickok for all your wonderful videos.
Thanks. You have some very nice rifles there!
The only leverguns I have are a Savage model 1899 mfg 1914, and a Winny 1873 mfg in 1882 in 32-20.
Beretta double barrel shotguns
ive watched hours of hickok45 but just realized that john does great camera work. shows you what you wanna see in a smooth fashion. these guys are great.
I bought my first model 94 when I was 15 (1975). It had bumped around and been around but was beautiful. Nothing fits in the hand with such balance and comfort as a 94. That one got stolen in the 80's but finally bought another a few yrs. ago. Still love that rifle. Can't really go wrong with a model 94 in almost any situation.
My wife's 94 is a family heirloom. Her great great grandfather bought one when he immigrated to the US from Norway. Bought it brand new in 1897.
Thank you John Moses Browning!
this is probably the only 20+ minute-per-video channel that I can watch completely through
I inherited a model 94 from my grandpa and looking at the serial number, I estimated it to be made in the mid to late 70's. Once I adjusted the sights and cleaned it up, it shoots like a champ! It is true the finish doesn't hold up well, primarily on the feed tube, but still love it!
Pro Tip: The Hornady pointy rounds with the rubber tips will give you much better MOA than the standard rounded .30 caliber rounds.
Sometimes things just work out....Last week I walked into one of the local pawn shop/gun shops and spotted a pristine Model 94 on the rack and had to give it a look over. At first I thought it was a late U.S. production model but suddenly (OK, two days later) it occurred to me that there was no cross bolt or tang mounted safety on the rifle....This after I bought it! And low and behold, after I checked the serial number against three different data basis on the internet, discovered it to be of 1971 production....Pretty darn close to the one I had back in my teens....I'm 62 now....And this one feeds like a champ! I think I'm going to have to hang onto it and shoot and hunt with it as often as possible! Take care, and keep up the great videos!
I bought mine new in 71. Mowed lawns all summer to finance it.
i am honored to own both my grandfathers ,whom is no longer with us, his colt peacemaker and his winchester 76 both are beautiful guns. i have shot the '94 winchester and its a beauty to fire.
It's great that you have such wonderful firearms and that they belonged to your grandfather. Some of my deceased father's favorite guns are not MY favorite firearms, but it's still special to get them out and "visit with him a bit."
Thanks to my selfless uncle and father I was lucky enough to end up with my grandpa’s pre 64. 16 more years and my boy will get it!
I have a 1970 model 94 and it looks great. I’ve watched this video so many times. I just love the sound of the lever and especially the sound of loading it (around 17:00 minute mark). The clicking noise is just classic. Thanks Hickok!
The 30/30 smokeless cartridge was a revolutionary moment in firearms history. Prior to this lever action repeaters were all chambered in pistol calibers with lower velocity black powder. If you wanted a higher caliber you had to go with a bolt action or single shot.....still in black powder. The smokeless powder with higher velocity in a repeater was fantastic. There is documented story of an Arizona Ranger is eastern Arizona attempting to approach the camp of 3 wanted men when a gunfight broke out. They were armed with older rifles with black powder so every time they shot he could see where they were from the puffs of white smoke. The ranger had a new 30/30 model 94 and was able to fire keeping concealed and killed all 3 suspects without suffering any injury. This was and still is a fantastic weapon.....
MrAzrancher Yeah, a lot of the leverguns were essentially pistol caliber rifles, by today's standards, the Henry, the 1866, the 1873, the 1892, etc. Exceptions were the 1876 and the 1886. They were chambered in some powerful big bore cartridges, but they WERE black powder. The .30-30 was, and IS, definitely powerful for the times and still does the job for most hunting, at least east of the MIssissippi, where most deer are taken at moderate ranges.
hickok45 I would love to see you do a video of Garand style rifles like the Garand, M1A, Mini 14, M1 Carbine. You do a bunch of other videos like lever guns, glocks, revolvers, So how about a video about the garand action?
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MrAzrancher Not all lever action rifles p to the model 94 were chambered for pistol calibers. What about the model 1876 which fired 45-65 45-75 and 45-95 All were black powder but were most certainly not pistol caliber rounds. Then in 1886 we got the winchester /browning 1886 which was a lever action repeater shooting 45-70 government rounds. The 30-30 or 30 w.c.f was the first smokless round produced for a lever action american round.
+jeremy sanborn Actually I believe the 76 was chambered for the 40-60, 45-60, 45-75 and 50-95 Express.
My dad just gave me his Model 94 that he bought in 1951 from a Spiegel Catalog for $50.
I have my fathers 1951 my Mother bought him at Sears.
I remember seeing all the models once Trapper ,Ranger and Carbine with different barrel lengths.
Guns are not blued like that anymore, also the real solid walnut furniture and let's not forget the skilled craftsmen at Winchester at the time who were building them.
I have the trapper model
That is such a beautiful rifle, design and execution are second to none. The 30-30 round seems to be perfect in that weapon too. Thanks for another captivating video. Love from the UK
I love this video. im a metal detector entusiast. a week ago, i went to a place and found a lot of bullets of 30 30 WCF, in this plas was a shooting of the mexican revolution. I can see a little of my story. Thanks for the video
Another metal dectorist here brother
what is a great detector for fossicking ?
@@gullybull5568 the boot of Cortez was found with an entry level radio shack detector by a guy who sold his detector at a garage sale and never went Fossicking again.
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Great job on the video. Would like to a video on the Rifleman's rifle that he used in the series. Put on my bucket list
My grandfather left his pre-64 model 94 to me in his will and it will remain the centerpiece of my collection until the day i die and i can only pray that my successor respects and understands the true value of this firearm (hopefully I'll be as good of a teacher as my Papaw) 1944-2015
Just a tip since I've been looking into buying one of these - since 92 they switched back to machined parts and solid pins. So a modern model 94 should have the same build quality as a pre 64, probably even better, since modern CNC machining is more accurate than what they used back then. Added bonus is that they use angle ejection as well so you can use a receiver mounted scope if that's important to you.
Thanks for the close ups on this beautiful gun. I was a little uneasy about remembering to carefully ease off the hammer, but you showed exactly how you do it. Best saddle gun ever made.
Just won an auction for a pre-64 94 today for $420 shipped.. It was reblued at some point, but I could care less. So excited! It's my first lever gun :)
cool
You chose the best one.
YOU GAVE THEM WEED FOR A PRE 64. Nice
Reblued guns suck. I don't buy them when I see one.
Alfonso Ramos It's sad to see one re- blued. They look so good with lots of wear. That's still a decent price if the stock is good and it shoots well, though.
The ole lever action .30-30 is another one of those rifles you always want in the arsenal! At the end of the world, the only thing left would be cockroaches and .30-30's!! Gotta love em!
And 12 gauge sxs baikal
You are probably correct.
My 71' 94 shoots as well as my 50' vintage 94. Never had a problem with it.
I picked mine up in 72. Still a great deer rifle. He is right about the finish. Just a dependable fun rifle
We hate twins. Just picked up a ‘71 94
Definitely my go to firearm . Mine was gifted to me when I turned 16. I'm 50 now and still own and love this gun.
I still have my fathers 30 30 the same model this was his fav hunting gun before he passed away I will never let it go
You should mention that Winchester started to machine receivers and parts again in the 80s. Around the time they came out with angle eject. As a matter of fact, the ones made in 44 mag, 45, etc are very nice especially in the trapper model, and they usually command more cash than your pre 64 30-30.
I own a model 94 made in 1906. It’s history is from Alcatraz Prison. My Dad bought it from a surplus store in the 40s.
Great video
Back in the mid 70s my mother in law wanted to get her husband a gun to shoot coyotes they were having problems with at their farm so for Christmas we went to a gun store told him what the gun was for and he led us to a Winchester model 94 .My father in law loved the lever gun.They have since passed away and i inherited it and love it .
I have a old model 94 30-30 made in 1897 its rough but I still prefer to hunt with its still alot of fun
Mine is 1898. It's beautifully beat the hell up. I love it!
My very first rifle was the Winchester 94. I got it when I was 14 years old (I'm 46 now). A week after getting it I killed my first 2 deer (two 7 pointers) in the same morning with 3 shots. I still remember it like it was yesterday.
It was a frosty morning and I woke up late. By the time I got to where I was hunting it was about 8am. As I was walking in, I saw 3 deer (2 were bucks and one doe). I never took the time to see which was bigger. All I saw was horns, lol. I shot the first one and he dropped like a rock.
The other 2 took off running and for some reason, the buck stopped and looked right at me. I had another round in by then and I was so excited I shot over his back. He took off and I jacked another round in, put it on his front shoulder and squeezed the trigger. He tumbled like a cartwheel and kicked a few times and that was it.
I was so excited I was shaking like a leaf and my teeth were chattering (I wasn't a bit cold either), lol. I ran to the first one, grabbed his horns and started counting. 7 points....WOOHOOO!!! I ran to the next one, grabbed his horns and started counting. 7 points.....huh?? I counted again, yep, 7 points. I ran back to the first deer and counted.....WOW!! I can't believe it!! Two deer and both were 7 points, lol. Believe it or not, I still have that gun. I still use it and it has killed many many deer over the years and it will kill many more. I'll never sell it even though I have other rifles that I've bought that do the job too. This gun has a special place in my heart. It's a shame Winchester stopped making them.
I bought my first rifle at 13, it was a 94 win., now I am 52 and the old carbine was given to my younger son in payment of a debt(his choice, cash or my 94) a few years ago, one day he will hand it down to his son or daughter.
David S. I call 🐂💩
I walked in the shop today to buy myself another AR or AK and saw one of these on the used rack. My father and I have always wanted one for the collection and his birthday is coming up. Born Feb. 1953, i looked up the mod 94 serial and its like it was made to be.. made in 1953 just like my old man. When everything was made tougher! Hes a very simple guy who can obtain whatever he’d like so he’s extremely hard to buy for. I think this is going to be my best present to date once he gets it. Im excited as you can prob tell lol. Thanks for the video
Cool. I'm sure he'll love it. Great gift for him!
@@hickok45 thank you Sir. You've made me feel better about the purchase already by commenting to little old me. Thank you for all the years of knowledge.
I have a 1940 from my dad passed down from Granddad. Love the video. You're very easy to listen to, and your joy for the subject just pours out Love that this video is still getting comments regularly!
Mine also is a 1940’s love it lots of offers but just hard to let it go.
Fun fact pancho villa's troops used the 30- 30 Winchester in the Mexican revolution 🇲🇽
Omar Estrada I believe there’s even songs from that period that talk about them. 😉
@@Saltanic you are correct there are songs that talk about the Mexican revolutionarys use 30 30's
The french Army used the 30-30 Winchester in 1914 to 1916 in the second ligne during ww1
The song is called "Carabina 30-30" literally carabine 30-30
@@Saltanic Carabina 30-30 by Paraiso Tropical. Makes me proud of my Mexican heritage
The 30-30 is a gem it's so smooth and really a great all round gun especially in brush.
Hi mr Hickok. Your shooting a baby. My greatgrandpaps 1894 was made in 1898 32-40. Blk powder and grandpaps 1894 was made in 1909. Both octagon barrels 26". Both still original and still hunt. Although not in the rain. . Then i take my 1978 94 30-30. This rifle has hunted in Pennsylvania ,Alaska and Maine, South Dakota. And has taken moose,caribou, deer,blackbears. Coyote and small game. I absolutely love winchesters and especially 30-30, 32spl,32-40. . God bless. Awsome. 😊😊
What a great video. I've had my 94 over 25 years and it still shoots like brand new. I keep it in mint condition. I love it. Thanks for the video.
12:30 Hickok is just so into guns, so passionate for them it's fun to watch
Awesome! I love mine! I will never get ride of it and have decided it's my family heirloom. Winchester M94 30-30 with 28" octagon barrel made in 1898! In USA BABY! by Americans! Dam it feels good to say that.
SURGE1898 28 " barrel. ?? You sure about that ??
I finally got around to watching this video & enjoyed it...my '94 was made in 1947 and is in almost new condition because the original owner hardly ever shot it & kept it well oiled in dry storage. My brother also has an old oct.-barrel 1920 one like yours in near pristine shape which I've shot a few times and is a great shooter too! Gotta lov'em!
Mine was made in 1919 and is in excellent condition. Came down to me through the family. Love it.
I worked at a deer hunting rifle sight in clinic for many years...I helped rookies sight in hundreds of these model 94's and I can only remember a couple that were messed up and those were abused. Nearly every one I saw sighted in would do a 2"-3" group at 100 yards with the right ammo, and most shot right to point of aim. If somebody kept missing deer it was almost always the shooter not the rifle!
Thanks for your down-to-earth evaluations. Wish I had a range like yours. I have an old model 94 that dates to 1907. It's in rough, but shootable, condition. It is a 30 WCF with an octagonal barrel.
Just Imagine waking up every morning and thinking 🤔 I could just have a ton of fun at the compound 👍
Great info on this classic. No matter how many rifles I buy up. I always grab my 30-30. It just fits can't beat the classics revolvers and lever action! Great video much appreciated.
The best point and shoot brush gun ever built.
My Dads Favorite Rifle. His first was a 25-20. Sometime in the late 40’s or early 50’s He bought the 30-30. My
Grandfather used a 94 in 32 special and was known to have killed eight impressive Bucks in a short period of time on top of Bald Hill below Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County. As a young Man He had been in the Italian Army at Adwa. Being able to buy such a rifle and be trusted to possess them and hunt to help feed a large Family was something many immigrants of humble origins appreciated. Hunting was a family affair and included many friends. My Father in Law was Born Here to Slavonian Immigrant parents. In those Days everyone used 32 specials, 30-30’s trenta trenta’s , 25-35 also a good one and still used very effectively. The 25-20 was under powered but like the 22 can be very effective if You know how to stalk and shoot well. Everyone used open sights and carried Binoculars. Some binoculars were very old “ Coke Bottle” types. My Father in Law Grew up being Fluent in Slavonian and loved the heavy accents and old world names of the Many Italian Immigrants who settled North of San Francisco. He related how a very nice buck was running along a Hillside in Cascade Canyon and other’s were shouting to another hunter to shoot Him. The Hunter kept looking through His binoculars and complaining He could not tell if it was a legal Buck. That is When My Grandfather brought it down with a single well placed shot from a longer distance, afterwards in a booming voice with Heavy Italian Accent saying “ You look tru de glasses and watch Me shoot de Deerrrrrr. Don’t get Me wrong , we never hunted with anyone who did not bring binoculars. Using scoped rifle’s as binoculars could get the guilty party run off. Neck shots were preferred. A deer hanging with large areas carved out due to bullet damage like broken and splintered ribs and bloodshot meat would attract derision from fellow Hunters who might say things Like “ you couldn’t hit a bulls ass with a wet sack” or “you emptied the gun on that one”. Savage came out with the Model 99 and that too was and is popular. I went from the old Winchester pump gallery style 22 to a Colt marketed Sako bolt rifle in .223 that I have taken many Deer with. Then My Dad bought My Brother and I Remington 700 BDL’s in 6mm for a hunt in Oregon. We use them interchangeably with Our 223’s on Blacktails . For mule Deer we use Ruger 77 in 300Win mag. We have both killed Many fine bucks with those as well. Its good to bring along a a old open sighted rifle to use on those snowy days when a flurry can distort the view through a scope. I bring A 300 Savage that I inherited from one of My Uncles . I will sometimes use a 25-35 that I inherited from another of My Dads Brothers. I also like a Marlin 30-30 that a old family Friend had inherited from a friend of His who passed on and He then gave to Me. When I hear songs like Whiskey Myer’s Ballad of a Souhtern Man or FJ Outlaws Standing My Ground I can Relate.
30 years since I last purchased a gun. The army, life, working all over the world happened. Settled down and the kids are jumping the nest. So time to get started again. So what to do. Yes of course, fulfill the dream of owning a Winchester 94 seem like a good place to start. Specially when my best buddy is selling his for a good price. It's post '64, built in 1974 so should be an ok rifle to shoot and own if I understand this right. And it is in very good condition.
I just picked one of these up today, it's even more amazing in person!
Every time I watch one of your videos I always have such a big smile on my face! You're one of the coolest guys I've ever seen. 😊😊😊
I bought mine in 1966 it was almost new , made in 1963. I was 12 years old. $55.00 with four boxes of Shell's . Shot my first buck that year, both of my son's got theirs when they were 12 years old, had my twin grandsons shoot it yesterday. Trying to keep up the tradition 😁
Love your Vids. You are a wonderful historian, story teller and shooter. John does great video work.
You just reviewed my favorite rifle. I have owned a number of variants and calibers and love them. Pre 64s, big bores, Angle ejects and post 64s. They are all great.
I'm in the Northeast and chase big bucks. All of my deer hunting is from the ground and most of it in in thick woods. It's the perfect light weight, fast handling, fast cycling, quick pointing woods rifle for still hunting and jumping big bucks in thick woods.
I own many rifles including two Model 70 featherweights. I always grab a 94 for hunting unless I'm posting up in one of my spots where 300 or 400 yard shots are possible.
My absolute favorite is a 94 Big Bore AE in .307 caliber. The ten point 140 class buck hanging on the wall has no idea his demise was at the hand of an antiquated gun firing an under powered round - and from a post 64 version to boot!
I also have a scoped 94 AE deluxe in 30-30 which I also love. Buying an AE takes care of the issue you addressed about having to side mount the scope. The AE's allow for a top mounted scope and are wonderful set ups. I like putting vintage 1-5 power post reticle scopes on mine to help my old eyes but still allow for the needed point and shoot aporoach when still hunting.
If you hunt from the ground in thick woods or forest there is no better tool for the job.
I got my grandpa's model 94 passed down to me recently. He spent 100 bucks on it back in 1987
I have one that's barely pre 64. It's a tack driver. Love it. Light, smooth action. Easy to shoot.
Love the model 94. I inherited one from my grandfather that was made back in the 1940s. Stamped with 30 WCF. Well worn, with many signs of use. Still shoots great.
I also inherited another one from my father in law. He was a gunsmith and a historian for Browning. It’s a newer Antlered Game model. Modern with gold plating and engraving. It’s a thing of beauty. But if I had to choose just one, it would be grandpas old gun. 👍
I have a M94AE .30-30 made in 1984 . It was very well made . Beautiful wood and fit to metal. Bluing is great and the action is strong . Hunted for 40 yrs with it .A couple years ago I had a fiber optic front sight installed due to aging eyes. The thing is a tack driver. I love it . The pre 64's have the collectors thing going on which makes them more valuable .
Love these. I picked up a 1957 model at a small shop near Indianapolis. Paid $275 for it so I feel I got my money's worth. It's a little beat up with some small scratches on the receiver and stock but I'll be keeping it
Love em'. It really feels like you're holding a piece of history in your hands.
The lever action invented by Benjamin Henry ( Henry rifle ) has an ease of use to it all its own.
Its amazing that when you pick up a pre '64 Win. 94, you can feel the quality and a look at the workmanship involved, the price is not that important. I purchased mine way back in 1961 and never regretted it. It has taken deer, black bear, and one elk in the Cascade Mountains of western Washington. I use 170 grain, cast lead, gas checked bullets.
We have a 94 I bought 40 years ago used it’s been in a sheep camp in the pickup or on a horse from then till present never failed
I have my Great Grandfather's Model 94 that was made during WWII. It doesn't have the tapped holes for mounting a scope on the side. Great gun and so fun to carry in the Northern Maine woods knowing that Grandfather and Great Grandfather hunted with it. It was a gift to my from my Grandfather when I turned 15.
same
Renegade Maine I also have my great grandfathers
I also have my Dad's Win 94 30-30 That he bought NIB in 1954 For Apx $75.00 Great Brush Rifle my Sons enjoy Hunting with it also etc.
Nice to see a fellow mainer here, I'm looking for a model 94 right now to replace my savage axis (I've come to the conclusion a lever gun would be better for me) I hunt In Newburg (about a half hour from bangor)
Exact same thing here, mine was my dads 94, still shoots great. I went and bought a Henry .50 lever action and love it just as much.
I got one made 1907. And a 25 35. Made 1905 octagon 26" barrels great condition.
I have a model 94 made in 1955 that my grandpa left me with many others when he passed, my favorite gun in my collection. Thank you John Browning and thank you Mr Hickock for the review!
I just picked one up today for 400, manufactured in 1940. Very excited
I just acquired one this evening. I’m excited for deer season in the Ozarks!
I found a pre-64 1953....its is great shape and nothing carries like a 1894!!
Absolutely nothing!!!
A Savage Model 99 ain't no slouch though.
Mr. Hickok, Thanks for another entertaining and educational video. It certainly is a beautiful looking gun/rifle.
I have a post ‘64 and it looks,, shoots, and functions just fine. Bought my 94 in 1974. It is still going strong.
i literally bought a 72' model 94 today and I am glad I did I love it already.
I purchased a Winchester 94 around 1972. It was a good quality rifle, 30-30. Ended up having to sell it a couple years ago, and was very sorry I did. Wish I still had it, but circumstances didn’t allow that. Nice gun though.
I’m so happy I told my grandfather this was my favourite gun and I remembered him telling me when I was little that he had guns but I forgot by now. But he took me downstairs and showed me this exact gun. So happy
I also own a pre-64 version. My great grandfather purchased it in 1956. Has a peep sight and flip up rear sight. Perfect for deer hunting.
Bought one in Woolworth, In 1973 for $75, they had it on sale!. Kicks like a mule even with a rubber butt pad.
sailor123ize Really?
Im used to firing Shotguns and 30-06 and 303. I fired my 30-30 for the 1st time waiting for a big kick and only heard a bang. I was like “huh”? Very little recoil.
Approx 10 foot pounds of recoil compared to 20ish for 30-06, and anywhere from 20ish to 50ish for a shotgun