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Old 04-01-2018, 09:17 PM
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Lots of pre/post '64 model 94 30-30 sayings.I'm a shooter;not a collector(this being said without any intention of downgrading the honorable pastime of collecting guns).
I've got 3 model 94.Not that I don't like Marlins but up here they are seen as often as teeth in a hen's mouth.2 of my Winchesters are pre '64.One is 1954( 24''bbl),the other 1958(20''bbl).My 16'' trapper is 1974.
All are very good shooters,and my post '64,while having a plainer grained walnut stock and forend has an as nice wood to metal fit.
They all have a peep sight and my post '64 is the best one when talking about groups.
If all you want is a shooter,don't let the date of birth of the gun get into your way.You pay your money,you develop your load and be a happy camper from then on.
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Got this 50's-era Marlin 336SC for a good price...they're out there, under your budget. Put a good low-powered scope on it and have a ball.
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Old 04-07-2018, 09:29 AM
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I bought a Winchester 94. 1975.
I shot it for the first time last night. Really liking this rifle.
I don't know the history of this gun, how can I tell if it's been shot much?
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Real nice looking rifle, and glad you like it. Be safe and have fun!!!!
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I love the old classics so I own several lever guns in various calibers.
These include, guns from winchester,marlin,henry,savage as well.as a nice rossi
Any will suffice for a range gun, my pre 64 winchester. Do not shoot or function any better than my post 64 guns.
The main difference is that the pre 64. Where all steel recievers, and are more sought out by collectors
Marlins are easier to clean from the breech and are great shooters.
I do not own any center fire Henry's but have a few of their rimfires.
For the cost of a nib henry, you can pick up a great condition winchester or.marlin used.

Back in November I picked up my nephews rossi 30-30 and hit a.18 inch plate at 275 yds off hand three shots in a row, with open sights.
I recently picked up a 1971 nra centennial winchester 94 for $600, and I love that 24 inch round barrel w sshort mag and excellant wood
So I think you will be pleased with the 75 carbine, lime any gun, condition of the rifle and muzzle will tell it's history of use
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Old 04-08-2018, 10:06 AM
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I bought a JM Marlin 30/30 from a pawn shop a couple of years ago on sale in 95% condition for about $260. It is the cheaper version without the walnut stock but it has a very pretty birch stock that I'm happy with and I also like the looks of the barrel band and old style front sight. The action is slick as glass and it will put bullets in the same hole at 50 yards. I never really liked Winchester 94s because the trigger flops around and the lever linkage comes out the bottom of the gun and just looks frail to me. I do however LOVE Winchester 92's and have a Rossi copy in .357 magnum/.38 special. You can get 50 rounds of .38 Special cheaper than you can get 20 rounds of 30/30 and it holds more in the magazine and for coyotes, hogs, and deer .357 loads will work very well.
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In lever actions all three of the major brands have a point in time that
quality started to suffer. Win is well know as pre64s. Marlin even though
still JM Marlin started down hill in 80s before the safety was added. The
Rems have not come near JM quality yet and probably never will. The
methods of production have changed to much. We are not going to see
milled parts, and fitting to the old standards. It is not practical from a
Price standpoint. I can't put a date on Savage 99 but they took a big
hit on quality sometime in early 70s and continued to decline until they
finally went under. The last 99s were junk as well as the rest of their
line before reorganization. Of the Mar-Win-Sav, the 99 is the most
visable as far as the quality of fit and finish.
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I assume you want a lever action (the quintessential 30-30).

There are really only 2,choices: Winchester or Marlin.

Functionally, the big difference is the Winchester ejects up, the Marlin ejects to the side.

If you want a scope, get a Marlin. If no scope, get a Winchester.

Pre 1964 Winchesters are more desirable than later production guns.
I don't know if buyers pay more for a pre-64 Winchester in any model nowadays.
I was looking through one of the main gun values references recently, and there was no mention of higher pre-64 prices.
Really surprised me.
Perhaps it's because the older guys like myself who are willing to pay extra for the older stull are dying off, while the younger ones only want synthetic stocks and tactical finishes on metal parts.
And if it's an automatic, that's even better.
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Old 07-16-2018, 12:45 PM
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If you research what a new 94 cost now you will see the main reasons people are paying good prices on stuff from the 70s and 80s
I own a flat band 40s carbine and it's a good gun, but it will not shoot with my 24inch rifles fro. The late sixth and early seventys
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First rifle I bought when switched my collecting to guns, a vintage Winchester 30-30 saddle ring carbine with ladder & Lyman peep sights, from 1923. The pre 64's will hold their value better, this one is still a shooter with lower powered reloads.
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Old 07-16-2018, 06:27 PM
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The Marlin design operates more smoothly than the 1894 Winchester does.
The Marlin allows scope mounting if you so desire.
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Marlin 30/30, a thing of beauty is a sight to behold.


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Old 07-17-2018, 06:10 PM
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Some very nice pics here and thanks for taking time to post em. Can't add much as only one I had was bought new back in 1974. Cost was either $90 or $100 back then. Sure found out the difference when I handled a pre-64! At least the walnut was nice on mine!
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Old 07-18-2018, 08:01 PM
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I'm a big lever gun fan and I prefer my lever guns without scopes and with a sling. I have both a Winchester 94 in .30-30 and two Marlin 336's in .30-30. My current favorite is a new Marlin (yes, a Remlin) model 336Y Compact model with 16 1/4 inch barrel. I added a safety delete kit and factory large loop and it's a right dandy sized carbine.

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