Winchester 94 30 WCF - The Firearms Forum

Trego · 12-21-2010, 08:42 AM

First off, I'm new here. I was googling for information on this Winchester and I came across a link to your site. Who'da thunk there would be a site for shooters and firearms related stuff? I think I could have a good time being here.

I have this Model 94. On the barrel it is stamped 30 WCF. Does anyone know when they started stamping the rifles with 30-30?

This is a 1670xxx serial number which puts it in the 1950 manufacture time frame.

I have another 94 that is a 1957 model and it is stamped 30-30.

I would appreciate any information any of you could give me.

Trego

redwing carson · 12-21-2010, 08:51 AM

http://oldguns.net/sn_php/winmods.htm

Check out this page. Left side click on Winchester under Firearm Mfg. Dates.

RC

Trego · 12-21-2010, 09:01 AM

Thanks for the link, but I already know the date of manufacture.
I was asking if anyone knew the date or time frame that they started stamping the barrel with 30-30 instead of 30 WCF.

Trego

Goody · 12-21-2010, 10:12 AM

I believe it was during 1950, so I guess you have an early 1950 gun.

Trego · 12-21-2010, 10:48 AM

Thank you for that info.

I did forget to mention that this rifle has some sling swivel mounts on it as well, which in some of the pictures I've seen at various sites is correct? I'd post a picture, 'cept I can't figure out how to do that just yet.

I called the Browning/Winchester shop up in Morgan, Ut, and their historian is out of the office.

Does this marking make the rifle any more or less desirable, or is it the age and condition the is the final vote?

Thanks again.

Trego

Alpo · 12-21-2010, 02:13 PM

>Does this marking make the rifle any more or less desirable, or is it the age and condition the is the final vote?>

This is just my opinion, but if there were two rifles, in identical condition, and one was marked WCF and the other wasn't, I'd go for the WCF. I think it's cooler. Like I prefer 45 ACP to 45 Auto. Same cartridge, but I just prefer the older nomenclature.

But, if the WCF was ragged out, and the 30/30 was pristine, I'd, regretfully, skip the WCF for the 30/30. Nomenclature is neat, but in the end, condition makes the sale.

12-21-2010, 08:42 AM	#1
Trego Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 6	Winchester 94 30 WCF First off, I'm new here. I was googling for information on this Winchester and I came across a link to your site. Who'da thunk there would be a site for shooters and firearms related stuff? I think I could have a good time being here. I have this Model 94. On the barrel it is stamped 30 WCF. Does anyone know when they started stamping the rifles with 30-30? This is a 1670xxx serial number which puts it in the 1950 manufacture time frame. I have another 94 that is a 1957 model and it is stamped 30-30. I would appreciate any information any of you could give me. Trego -->

12-21-2010, 08:51 AM	#2
redwing carson Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: western wyoming Posts: 734	Re: Winchester 94 30 WCF http://oldguns.net/sn_php/winmods.htm Check out this page. Left side click on Winchester under Firearm Mfg. Dates. RC

12-21-2010, 09:01 AM	#3
Trego Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 6	Re: Winchester 94 30 WCF Thanks for the link, but I already know the date of manufacture. I was asking if anyone knew the date or time frame that they started stamping the barrel with 30-30 instead of 30 WCF. Trego

12-21-2010, 10:12 AM	#4
Goody V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 333	Re: Winchester 94 30 WCF I believe it was during 1950, so I guess you have an early 1950 gun.

12-21-2010, 10:48 AM	#5
Trego Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 6	Thank you for that info. I did forget to mention that this rifle has some sling swivel mounts on it as well, which in some of the pictures I've seen at various sites is correct? I'd post a picture, 'cept I can't figure out how to do that just yet. I called the Browning/Winchester shop up in Morgan, Ut, and their historian is out of the office. Does this marking make the rifle any more or less desirable, or is it the age and condition the is the final vote? Thanks again. Trego Last edited by Trego; 12-21-2010 at 11:01 AM.. Reason: adding picture

12-21-2010, 02:13 PM	#6
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,667	Re: Winchester 94 30 WCF >Does this marking make the rifle any more or less desirable, or is it the age and condition the is the final vote?> This is just my opinion, but if there were two rifles, in identical condition, and one was marked WCF and the other wasn't, I'd go for the WCF. I think it's cooler. Like I prefer 45 ACP to 45 Auto. Same cartridge, but I just prefer the older nomenclature. But, if the WCF was ragged out, and the 30/30 was pristine, I'd, regretfully, skip the WCF for the 30/30. Nomenclature is neat, but in the end, condition makes the sale. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.