They said it was a good rifle and since it is no longer made would be fairly valuable and would only increase in value. To scope it or alter it in any way would ruin the value. My question is: How much is it worth? It is a Winnchester Model 94 30-30 in good but not excellent condition. This is just for my information as I have no intention of ever selling it.
2007-01-05 07:17:33 · 12 answers · asked by Bob S A 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Don't scope a .30-30 Lever gun, particularly a 94.
Work on your shooting skillls and you will be able to hit anything you want in the .30-30's limited effective range.
If you MUST scope it, use a Scout Mount style mount with a LER scope.
If you don't like the factory open sights, get yourself a quality peep sight. Like the Lyman tang sight. This is what real cowboys use on their 94s!
Again, the .30-30 ain't doing any long range sniper work and scopes are fragile, expensive and bulky.....they ruin every advantage of a sleek, handy, easy to shoulder and aquire a target for lever gun.
A scope on a lever gun is like installing a racing wing on a Hyundai. Noobs only need apply.
2007-01-05 09:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a Win. 94 and I put a side mount on it using the existing holes and didn't like it (it's not over the center of the gun, shells hit it when ejecting, etc.) so I took it off and you'd never know I had a scope on it. I went with a Scout mount by Burris. If you want a scope, this is the way to go. I put a 2X6X32 pistol scope on it and it shoots great. With a low power scope you can pick a target up as fast if not faster than open sights. Also, at longer ranges, 150 yards for example, a scope is far more accurate than iron sights.
2007-01-05 13:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by geobert24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scoped 94's with Side mount rails used to be pretty common before they came out with the angle eject models. They fit the holes already drilled & tapped in the left side of the 94 Receiver & off set the scope an inch to the left so empties can still eject straight up. If you're dead set on a scope you should find plenty of used side mounts online , try to get one that includes all the necessary screws. 1 of the screws is 1/4-28 with a pin on the end & a .360 dia. head & most gun shops wont have it in stock nowadays. but have you considered a peep sight? I'm an old grey beard who can no longer focus on open sights myself but I can still get all the accuracy a 94 is capable of with an aperture sight. In my opinion a scope just doesn't look right on a 94 & it ruins the guns excellent balance & carrying qualities.
2016-03-29 09:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should thank the guys it that shop!
If it has sentimental value (like a family heirloom etc.) then keep it, but don't alter it. If it is just a weapon to you, then take it around and see what someone will offer for it.
Best way I know. Visit a gun show and see what your model is selling for, inquire at different booths what's the going rate, talk about swapping or trading. Have in mind what you want. I ask on Sat. then go back with my gun on Sun. made some good deals.
There are plenty of guns you can scope and use for hunting. Decide on caliber, bolt or auto, traditional or assault. Keep in mind all these figure into the type of game, type of terrain, etc.
2007-01-05 09:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by Daystar 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It isn't worth much--yet! I never yet sold a gun, so I'd ignore the resale value, but I wouldn't scope a 94, either: I'd put a Lyman peep on it and be perfectly happy. But then I admit I have a heck of a lot more guns than I need and not nearly as many as I want. The guys at the shop have a point, but it's completely your call.
2007-01-06 06:45:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Winchester has stopped making the 94's so it's just a courtesy of the gun shop not to ruin the value. I'd buy a used marlin 336 and shoot with that. Put the 94 away
2007-01-05 07:44:58 · answer #6 · answered by WINO 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i had my model 94 appraised by a gunsmith and he said it would sell for about $500. personally i dont plan on selling it since its a great gun.i wouldnt put a scope on it because i think it would ruin the effect of the lever action, and because of the decrease in value. if i were you id hold on to it and get another rifle that you can abuse a little bit and not be bothered by it.
2007-01-05 09:04:14 · answer #7 · answered by walker 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its hard to determine the value right now because a new Blue book of gun values has not been published since winchester went belly up. If your wanting to make some bucks off of it then take it to a gun show and feel around a little to see what some people would be willing to pay for it...I was once told that anything is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. But dont take less then $700.
2007-01-05 09:04:04 · answer #8 · answered by Spades Of Columbia 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
IF IT IS AN OLDER "TOP EJECT" MODEL A COMPANY NAMED B-SQUARE (AND PROBABLY OTHERS , TOO) MAKE AN OFFSET SCOPE MOUNT THAT USES THE EXISTING DRILLED AND TAPPED HOLES.
YOU CAN MOUNT THE SCOPE AND LATER REMOVE IT WITHOUT HAVING TO ALTER THE WEAPON THUS NOT DIMINISHING THE VALUE.
2007-01-05 08:47:38 · answer #9 · answered by John K 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how old it is. I probably would go ahead and put a scope on it because you will be shooting it anyway
2007-01-05 17:14:12 · answer #10 · answered by .45 Peacemaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋