Winchester Trapper (16”) in 30-30

[Bullzaye]

Angle Eject. Otherwise the brass hits the scope upon ejection.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

I recently purchased a 70 year old M94 in .30-30 from a friend. What a classic rifle - and sooo fun to shoot!

Nice one, and I think 1950 is the very last year with the longer forend in front of the front band. They were noticeably shorter after that.

 

[S-W4EVER]

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I’ve got a Winchester 94 .30-30 Trapper with the (ugly & unnecessary) crossbolt safety as a truck gun. Haven’t needed it (mostly carry it in case I hit a deer) but it is a handy little carbine to have around.

 

[kraynky]

I have a few Marlins and a couple of Henry's, but you guys have really got me thinking about a Winchester now. I don't need anymore 30-30's 44's, 35's or 45's, but I could maybe warm up to a 22 WMR or a 32 special.

I can't think of a gun that's any more fun to shoot than a good ole lever action rifle. Now another 32-20 in a Winchester might hit the spot too!

 

[dwh]

I swapped the wood out on mine. With the more traditional carbine stock and long forend. A Lyman tang sight and folding barrel sight were added then as well.

Here a few deer taken with the trapper carbines. The doe with the 44 mag and the buck with a 30/30.

 

[Grayfox]

I love the 16" Trapper lever guns. Very handy and quick handling.
I have three. A pair of Winchester 94s in .44 Magnum and .45 Colt. And an early (pre-safety) Rossi 92 in .357 Magnum. All are great rifles.
I've had a standard 20" carbine 94 in .30-30 for many years. Never seen any need to get the Trapper version. I really think this round does better with the slightly longer barrel.

 

[6518John]

I’ll check it in the morning.

So!?? We have been waiting with baited breath? Surely we have goaded you into buying a gun you don’t need in a caliber you don’t want!?

If we have failed we need to all be banned from the forum in disgrace as failed enablers.

 

[Rpg]

Ok, you guys are a bad influence for sure.

I went back this morning.

It’s not a AE, it was manufactured in 1982.

They only realized it was a Winchester 94 and not a Marlin 336 as they were entering the transaction on their books.

After some additional haggling, they convinced me to get it: $400+tax.

I’ll try to post a photo later today.

Thanks for the education!

 

[arjay]

If you change your mind.... [emoji16]

 

[robvious]

I hope you feel a lil bit guilty... just a lil... I am not a 94 fan... but would have jumped on that one in a heartbeat

 

[Mrnurse]

I had a 16 inch trapper in 357 I shot 2 times...worked fine.. pie plate at 100M ..traded for 200 1964 Kennedy half.

 

[Rpg]

My photography leaves a lot to be desired compared to most on the forum.

 

[CLASSIC12]

Glad you got it for a good price. I bought mine last year, a 1980 built trapper in 30-30. Wanted one for years. It’s a great little gun and packs quite a punch and kick in that caliber

 

[squidsix]

I would also have that one. I have a few levers. Two in 30-30, one in .357. I think a 16-18” lever action is the cat’s pajamas.

 

[6518John]

My photography leaves a lot to be desired compared to most on the forum.

I love a story with a happy ending!

 

[Wyatt Burp]

Wow. At least $300 less than most asking, and probably gettin’ prices today. Fantastic score. Oh, by the way, I hate you!!!

 

[Wyo]

My son has a couple of the ‘80’s vintage 30-30 Trappers. He discovered almost by accident that they are the perfect length to roll up inside a bedroll, whether for horse packin’ or carried on the motorcycle. So he could carry a longarm rather than just a pistol and have it well concealed and protected yet not too hard to get to. Just one more example of just how versatile these things really are.

 

[22lrfan]

Congrats on getting a great deal on the Trapper. These are '80 and '81 models. A peep sight is perfect for these. I wouldn't let either go for $500.

 

[Art Doc]

Have one in 44 Magnum I bought in 1994. Cool rifles.

 

[Drm50]

I don’t have a Win 94 Trapper but have the Marlin in 30/30. A 1895 45/70 on top with 1894 44mg under it. This rifle was made back in 60s.