So I know the difference between a pre 64 and a post 64 winchester model 70, but is there a difference in the model 94?? Someone tried to sell one to me as if it was as big of a deal as it is with the model 70. Anyone agree with him and if so why?
Prior to 1964 (63) most everything made in New Haven was essentially a hand-made product. Tolerances on raw parts were so bad that some accounts said the scrap piles were as large as the final inspection "passed" racks.
Each gun had to be hand-fitted and re-worked constantly. So What left the factory was basically a hand-smoothed, hand-fitted assembly. There were were still many dogs of course. Just because some gun was "pre-64" doesn't mean it is perfect. But the workmanship of the era was such that those that did actually beat the scrap bins had very good exterior finishing, decent wood fitted, and almost always shot well.
The materials, manufacturing, & inspection changes of 1963-64 didn't last forever. Some of the very best 1894's were made in the 90's and right up until the last production guns.
The finish (as in metal finish) was also very different for several years after 1964. I have two model 94's that have the steel plating over the receiver. Re-bluing them is not an option and now I have to look into techpalting or gunkote
If I might add the peanut counters with winchester started using cheaper material and cuting corners after that .Thats what happened to the 70.
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