Win. Model 94

[SIXSLUG]

A friend asked me to go thru his Grandad's old model 94. I jumped at the chance

It is a fine Model 94 rough on the outside with a split in the buttstock and a lot of scratches and rust on the exterior. I figured I was in for some work, but was delighted to see the internals were pristine, including the bore.

This was a working rifle in .32 Win Special. His grandad was from Eastern Washington and this was his deer rifle since he bought it new right after WW2. After breaking it down I noticed how clean and lubed the internals were and was impressed. This was owned by a rifleman and vet so I shouldn't be surprised.

After repairing a broken stock and replacing a broken band screw this gun is pretty much ready for the field again. I have a soft spot in my heart for the .32 WinSpec because an old Marlin of the same era was willed to me by a great man back in the early 80's when I was still a teenager. RIP Frank Linane.

The new Hornady Leverevolution Ammo has got to be a Godsend. Both rifles shoot great and I was proud to have handled the 94 and have it in my care. If these weapons could talk I would be all ears for the rest of my life.

Just a quick story for whomever is interested. I hope I pass on this passion for old firearms to my young sons.

To your health, Kurt

[Redleg]

Great gun and a great cartridge. All 3 that I've fired (all pre 64 winchester 94's) were right on the money, every shot. One year, I was home on leave from the Army and bought my 1st rifle. That one is a '52 30-30 mod '94. The gunsmith I bought it from was telling me about the .32 special. Said that Winchester had accidently bored a large number of barrels for .32 calibre, that were meant to be .30 calibre. Instead of scrapping them, they developed the .32 special using the necked-up 30-30 case.