The .30-30 Winchester Model 1894 - Firing it Out West
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ธ.ค. 2020
- Winchester is known as "the gun that won the west". With that, I simply had to bring my antique Winchester rifle out west with me. Let's dive a bit into the history of this rifle and fire off a few rounds between the deserts of Nevada and the wilderness of Wyoming.
The model 1894 Winchester was first produced in 1894, but were redesigned in 1895 to accommodate smokeless rounds - being the first rifle to do so. Used in both world wars and becoming the most successful high-powered rifle in the United States, the rifle was produced regularly until 2006. In the 1960's, Winchester changed the way the rifle was made in order to save on production costs, using cheaper material and lower quality methods. In more recent years, production was moved overseas. The rifle in this video is from 1949, when these rifles were in their prime.
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It was funny when you mentioned the use of the wide brim hat to catch hot shells. In the U.S. Army the throat guard on the flak jacket is actually designed to funnel all hot shells into the sensitive skin of the neck ensuring maximum pain whenever you or the person next to you opens fire.
I think Tom has been playing too much Red Dead Redemption.
Titanic engine cylinder engineering room
More vintage firearm reviews please! Theres so many interesting firearms to choose from
I’m a Winchester fan. Nothing else comes close to the greatest gun name in the world
Duuude I’m so excited, I just bought one yesterday and it should arrive in a few days. Can’t wait to take it to the range.
my first thought, when I was seeing he was shooting Beer/Soda cans was "god damn why do you have to shot things and then leave em in the wild". That's why my respect for you has grown even more Tom, because first you are one hell of a history geek man, secoundly you do all the awesome videos and share them with us and third you are even trying to keep the environment clean by cleaing behind your own mess.
Boy I salute you
Keep it going
Don't worry - we spent probably a good hour cleaning up and making sure nothing was left behind of those cans and bottles, and I didn't shoot more than you see on camera. That land there was breathtaking, and there was no way I would spoil it even in the slightest!
I would shoot something biodegradable, like apples or watermelons.
@@Tuppoo94 That is an awesome idea. If I was a member of the wildlife out there, I'd much rather step on a piece of exploded apple than a sharp shard of glass. But if you have to shoot either a bottle or a can, make it the can. And yes we appreciate you and the crew cleaning up as well as you could. I hope the ears didn't suffer too much permanent hearing damage.
wow! love your "wild west" videos, came here for the Titanic knowledge, stayed for the incredible content. keep the awesome work up!
Great rifle, designed by a great gun designer (or as I call him the gun prophet JMB) great caliber that’s a time tested and proven it’s worth. It’s a rifle that is a true American classic.
Great video, and THANK YOU for adding in the “cleanup” at the end. As my dad always said, leave it a little cleaner than you found it!
A fun fact about the 1894. It was made to be a mid between the 1886 lever action which was a full size rifle in 45-70 and the 1892 which was made to shoot smaller pistol calibers like 44-40 and 45 colt. What's funny is winchester gave John browning 3 months to design the 1892 and he said he'd have it done In a month or it's free. If he won though he'd get 10,000 dollars. 3 weeks later winchester had a prototype in their hands
0:40 "This rifle was designed by John Browning"
I've heard enough, I want one.
Another great video.
Thank you very much.
If you pair the Winchester 1894 with a Colt Single Action Army you can be a real cowboy.
Makes you a goat roper. Cowboy is a job.
The shot explanation for alcohol is great! And also I didn't realize how big the 30/30 round is. I love the lever guns. Really want a 45/70. Awesome channel by the way.
The 30/30 was made by necking down the black powder 38/55 case that had been around since 1876. The 94 was chambered in 38\55 from 1894 to 1940.
Ah yes Root Beer is the best kind of polish for a Winchester, thank you for informing us about this crucial detail Tom
One of my prized possessions is a Model 94 (25-35) from Gramps. It's from the early 1920s and has a Lyman rear sight.
I legit see this man leaving THG to be the one with nature.
If only...
Frankly I couldn't blame him. This whole damn year felt like Titanic in slow motion... and nobody believes me we're f***ing sinking.
This aged well
@@StationGuyGabe9821 lol
This aged like fine wine
I used to like my Marlin 30-30 I had when I was a kid. I love my Winchester model 94!
My Winchester 1894 was made in 1954... And you're 100% correct in saying that after 1964 they were never the same... The entire manufacturing process changed... I can just about always spot a Post 64 Winchester from a distance whether it be a Model 1894 or even a Model 70, just by looking at the finish and the Bluing....
They are not the same but you can still get a great shooting rifle in a post-64. My 1984 AE is well made and the bluing is awesome after all these years in the field .My bro has a 1966 M94 and true his bluing is bad but it shoots fantastic.
Ever see something and think "holy shoot that's dangerously American"
@@Milner62 but the public having access to guns is very american, you don't have that in England
That is not "somewhere" in Nevada, it is the ruins of the ghost town of Metropolis! Really cool video, man!
Great video as usual
That 1st shot legit made me jump!
This channel has a very diverse and entertaining amount of content, and all of it I like. With this I LOVE it, keep it up man!
This is my preferred model of the type, and for the reasons you specified.
As someone that grew up seeing this rifle in westerns on television and at the cinema, it's strange for me to consider the type being used during WW2!
After all, one doesn't see any 'western' revolvers in such service!
The presenter's enthusiasm for this rifle shone through, as did his capabilities with it, so to did his distain for the manufacturer in their decision to cut their production costs by cheapening their product during their 1965 downgrade.
These excellent videos are a joy to watch, irrespective of the subject matter, as the presenter, narrator is both knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the topic and his presentation of them.
Thank you! This comment really meant a lot. I was surprised that these saw action in the war as well!
I have a few guns, but the 30-30 is my favorite. I actually just bought a handmade leather stock sleeve last week that holds 9 extra rounds.
Great video man! I have a 30 30 I've never shot yet..Im really excited to try it out
Part time explorer...part time cowboy
Nice video Tom!
My grandpa Reino bought one in 1952, it was passed down to my dad, i was to inherit it but after my dad's friend Dave died around my 19th birthday, he was safe keeping some of my dad's guns back in Michigan while dad and I lived in Texas, and after he passed away, looters came and stole and vandalized his house, to this day its never been found, i learned a valuable lesson from that day. Have a list of everything you own that has a serial number, and keep that list, that way if your stuff gets stolen you can just give that list or a copy of it to the authorities and hopefully you get your shit back
Outstanding!!! Fun video
Excellent video Tom, the 1894 is such a fantastic rifle!
Like my 1947 .32 Special Model 94 your gun has the distinctive slightly longer forend that was shortened in the early 50s, I believe. Great video.
The channel just keeps getting better and better, Tom. Keep on rolling.
New to the channel, just subscribed.
You seem to be an awesome guy.👍
The content ( all of it Navigation, ships, guns, history) is very entertaining. Keep it up 🙏
Very entertaining, thanks Tom. Still waiting on ya to come down and explore the outerbanks with me!
Thanks for the video AND thank you for cleaning the debris after the fun!
A truly great piece of American history. Love this weapon, my 94 30-30 was manufactured in1937. Great video enjoyed it very much.
how can one man be so incredibly based?
cringe 🤦♂️
1964, Winchester: "Go ahead, they'll never notice."
My grandfather served in Vietnam as a scout, and when he first fired a gun, he was surprised by how much they jerked back into your shoulder (I don’t know the word for it). On a side note, the other day I got the see the type of helicopter he would have flown in. Neat stuff.
Very good, Partner! This Review ist good! 🤠👍
COVID was hard on 30-30 they shut down most of the major lines that were producing it. Its finally showing back up on shelves now 2 years later. Though I ended up re loading it as its to fun of a round to not shoot and its only gotten more expensive for a box.
Cheers for picking your litter up. And hopefully you learned your lesson about ear and eye pro! A range bag is a must!
Thanks Tom for the letter I’m very happy
Great video, with the previously mentioned exception of 'shooting at glass". I had gotten into reloading .30WCF many years back. With the cast bullets I use, I can go from 180 grainers on the high end, down to 115s (made for .32-20) on the low end. Have not been affected by ammo shortages. Plan ahead.
Happy birthday Tom Lynskey! Hope you and your family are staying safe this holiday season! This year has been crazy for all of us! Have a happy hoilday season and a (hopefully) happy new year!
Thanks so much! And you have a great holiday and new year as well!
Great video tom
I have an 1894 that I use regularly and it was manufactured in 1901
When I’m out scouting its my rifle of choice, its powerful yet lite👍
I like your style, subbed
That looked like fun 😎
OMG it was so cool ! 😍😍😍
Wow!!! Nice Vibe! God's Love, The West!
At 7:14 you reminded me of angel eyes from the good the bad and the ugly lol good shooting.
Love your channel, but the 1894 was actually a replacement for the 1876. Winchester wanted to make a small rifle that could still shoot a high powered cartridge. The 1892 was the replacement for the 1873.
Awesome video dude, very informative too! I've actually got a
.410 shotgun reproduction of this thinking about it! :p
I wasn't really intrested in weapons etc., maybe because it's not popular in Europe, but this was so intresting! Thank you!
I allways wondered what the tube or barrel underneath did. Seems pretty darn accurate too. Great video. Crazy you can get rounds in Walmart. Wish owning a Winchester in this country was easy.
My guy out here destroying perfectly good Sioux City Saspharilla, what a travesty!
In all seriousness, great video. It's always great to see vintage firearms demonstrated like this.
I've wanted one of these for a while but it's tough to find an authentic one for a decent price so you're lucky to have a piece as fine as yours.
Epic!
💚👍 thats cool
Thanks mate
Twins we are. Subbed. - Neo
Personally would like to get a little .22 lever action, old west style, but more commonly available ammo.
If you haven't seen the C&Rsenal video on the 1894, I think you'd like it! Or the Forgotten Weapons series on the development of the Winchester lever guns!
That's a beautiful rifle, and you're a good shot! I love all the background information, too! Do you save your shell casings? I know an old retired police man, and I have another old friend in Vermont, who both save their shell casings and make bullets with them.
Thanks! I do save them, but haven’t done anything with them yet. A few friends of mine save their casings and refill them, but I haven’t had the time to get into that yet
@@PartTimeExplorer Thanks so much for getting back to me! If I can get his equipment back up here from Florida my elderly friend would gladly show you how he makes his own bullets.
Damn look at that gun mr gq model Nevada looks purty good from here
Awesome work Tom , we should take our lever actions to the range some time!
Yes we should!
The Miroku (a Japanese manufacturer) made Winchesters are actually held in high regard and compare favorably to most of the post-64 Winchesters.
It's blasphemy for an American icon like Winchester to be made in Japan. Personally I will only own a genuine American made Winchester.
@@mikelovin7 You do you, but it doesnt change the fact that out of all the post-64 Winchesters the Japanese made models have better fit, finish, and overall quality than the American made counterparts. As a matter of fact, some models that are made by Miroku are not available at all unless you get a pre-ww2 original.
I admit, I wish they made them here and to a high quality standard but thats not the world we live in.
@@Full_Otto_Bismarck I don't care if they're the greatest guns ever made in the world(which they're not), I'll never own a Japanese made American icon. You do you.
@@mikelovin7 you prefer made in China eh?
I got one made in 1975. Sure the finish is all but gone and looks to have been through hell though she still shoots amazing. I for sure know quality was better pre '64,fit and finish wise but mine serves me well still. It'll hang with the best of em, I think. Accurate and 100% reliable for me. If you can get one for a decent price now,better get it. They're all going up,pre and post 64s and to just for a Little history,look up Harry Tracy. He was one of the last outlaws of the old west,he used a '94 to deadly efficiency. Can't beat the classic! In a world of tacticool and polymer,a Winnie '94 will still serve most well in 98% of situations. Long live the '94!
30-30 has been very difficult to find recently, its not cheap either
and you wasted my favorite roobeer with it too! X_x
Wait, this is a gun channel now?
Probably for guns from the early 20th century as semi regular side topics.
Yep, this has nothing more to do with Titanic. You can move on!
There's no ammo available anywhere, people have been buying non-stop since March and the supply chain and production has been severely interrupted.
Next time, I'll be better prepared!
Well you've just been raised 50 points in my book of great youtubers, just for thinking to mention Civil Defense. (or Civil Defence if you were talking about Canada still) So many people and youtubers don't even give it a mention ever, or if they do, it's to give unnecessary and incorrect criticism to it's existence. You are full of surprises Tom.
I have an Apache Anniversary model from the seventies and I don't like it - half the time it won't fire because the safety pin which the lever pushes after getting a round into the chamber tends to jam.
What other rifles are in your collection? I, myself, am a fan of Enfields/WW1 rifles.
I actually googled if you could trade bullets for whiskey in the old west, and if that's where "shot" came from and unfortunately it's untrue. Good and very informative video though
I got one made 1907.26" octagon barrell.😊😊😊
Speaking Of Winchester, You Should Do A Video On The Winchester Mystery House
Beautiful gun! I do love a good 30-30 lever gun, I put over 1k rounds through mine last year just plinking away! That was before 30-30 dried up on the shelves, along with every other cartridge. It's still impossible to find!
Great video by the way, I like the matching outfit. Though putting all those rounds down range without hearing protection? Yikes! Hearing damage is accumulative, and if your ears were ringing then damage is being done. Try to remember it next time!
i cant wait for ammo prices to drop
Cool video, not a fan of shooting all the glass however I feel that’s in bad taste
I wonder if Tom has a Blunderbuss.
Ear protection hmmm been there done that. A weird solution is use a couple of rounds for ear protection. Looks funny but works. Just gently stick the bullet end into your ear. Your ear cavity will accommodate the bullet. The 30 caliber will fit. It's not as effective as real earplugs but will help cut down the noise. You can also tear pieces of your shirt to stick in you ears.
Lol... thanks for teaching me about how shots of whiskey got the name: "shot." If you don't learn something new every day, you ain't living.
My wife stands to inherit a Model 1894 built in 1895.
Dude how many times are you going to flag that cameraman with your rifle?
More firearms vids!
Tom, I love your channel and T:HG. But people are suspecting that you're leaving the project, is that true?
chances are you will get your comment deleted in a few days or so
@@kethb6986 I know.
Wouldn’t be the first time
With this being a pre-64 model - Does it matter what kind of 30-30 ammo you put through it? O will this handle anything? Im thinking about buying a 1894 in 30-30...Thanks!
As long as the 30/30 Winchester ammo is within SAAMI specs, it will be fine. Anything loaded to higher pressures than that... I would not risk it, unless the firearm manual itself states that it is okay to fire higher pressure rounds in that specific gun.
Recall that the Winchester model 1894 lever action was one of the first mass-produced rifles designed to withstand the pressure generated by smokeless powder.
The slider on top is called the bolt, good video though.
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I feel like he's making me feel poor for not having a pristine condition firearm from 130 years ago
In light of the lack of earplugs, no one considers how cripplingly deaf most gunfighters/cowboys were by the age of 45
What happened with THG?
Expect him to delete this comment
What size barrel is that 94?
20 inches
Yee haw
I used to carry a 30-30 around the woods with me in Alaska, but after killing some black bears with it, seems like a bigger caliber round is better to do the job. Works ok for caribou and smaller critters, though.
How much does it cost in the Market?
I got this one for $550 US
@@PartTimeExplorer Not a bad price.
"bought it, left it at home" is NOT an excuse. bad boy. bad.
I found a German stalhelm in my basement. We were redoing our basement and it was on a shelf. It still has a eagle with the demonetization symbol on it.
A war trophy perhaps?
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