First ever.......Lever

JunkCollector

This gun took a long time to acquire.I had actually asked about them/ lever actions  here way back in October. Took awhile as they wanted to get it lettered first. I really liked it and wanted to give it a go if able. The seller gave me dibs and I took it.

It wasn't cheap but from what little I know a very good deal.
At least I hope so.....

It a Winchester 94
Semi deluxe Is what I think it would be called.

sakodude

Nicely done, it's beautiful!  Welcome to the world of lever guns.. 

Diver43

Oh that their is a NICE ONE
Darn good shape for almost 118 years old

earlyagain

Very nice rifle!

That small blemish on the forearm and barrel flat by the front of the rear sight reminds me of a story I read. Apparently way back when. Alaska hunters would catch bears in their dens. Bear took exception. Knocked the rifle out of the guys hands. He went back in after it with an axe. Came out with the rifle and the bear. Was supposed to be true. Every mark needs a good story, hey?

JerryBobCo

That's just too damn cool.

Congrats!

JunkCollector

Every mark needs a good story, hey?

Mike  I may have forgot to mention this is fresh out of Alaska

JunkCollector

JerryBobCo said:

That's just too damn cool.

Congrats!

Thanks JBC that's what I thought when I first saw it......been a long wait.

GunNut

That is an absolutely gorgeous rifle!!!!  Is that a takedown?

Zee

Go big or go home. Damn. You set the standard. 

Big Al1

For the first one, you done good!! Considering it's age, I recommend shooting only cast bullets, and if you reload for it slug the bore so you can get the correct bullet diameter. Mine is of the same vintage and the bore measured about .3795, so it shoots best with a .380/.381 bullet for best accuracy. 10 grains of Unique is my all around load in my .38-55's!!
You will love those sights!! I put tang sight on most of my lever guns, and the Beech front sight is awesome!!
Great score and beautiful rifle!!

Lonewolf-Peru

Apparently way back when. Alaska hunters would catch bears in their dens. Bear took exception. Knocked the rifle out of the guys hands. He went back in after it with an axe. Came out with the rifle and the bear. Was supposed to be true. Every mark needs a good story, hey?

Your story made me remember something I saw, many years ago:

JunkCollector

You will love those sights!! I put tang sight on most of my lever guns, and the Beech front sight is awesome!!
Great score and beautiful rifle!!

Thanks Al
I did like the sights and had no idea what a Beech one was so I looked it up and yeah it is.

JunkCollector

GunNut said:

That is an absolutely gorgeous rifle!!!!  Is that a takedown?

No it's not.

Figured you'd hate me if it was and couldn't bear the thought of that

Freezer

That is very unique and gorgeous! I never saw a 94 with a pistol grip.

I can't believe I'm the first to say how bad YOU SUCK!

JunkCollector

Been cleaning it up this morning.
The bore looked pretty good at the store.
Not sure but think it is really good ?  AL ?

Elk creek

That is an amazing rifle!!! Wonderful score. if it’s going to be your first it way as well be the best!🤣😂

Big Al1

Bore looks almost new!! It was well cared for!

JunkCollector

Big Al1 said:

Bore looks almost new!! It was well cared for!

Thanks AL
Looked good to me but that is saying very little

Big Al1

Here's a good article from Starline brass about loading for the .38-55.
Articles | Rifle, Handgun, and Pistol Brass (starlinebrass.com)

Jayhawker

Very nice grab...

GunNut

JunkCollector said:

GunNut said:

That is an absolutely gorgeous rifle!!!!  Is that a takedown?

No it's not.

Figured you'd hate me if it was and couldn't bear the thought of that

Oh I still hate you anyway, I'll just get over it a few minutes faster... 

Diver43

Freezer said:

That is very unique and gorgeous! I never saw a 94 with a pistol grip.

I can't believe I'm the first to say how bad YOU SUCK!

I am pretty sure that it was BigAl that told me that the pistol grip was about a 5 dollar upgrade.  Doesn't sound like much until you realize 5 dollars was equal to over 100 dollars when that rifle was born 

CHIRO1989

Very nice acquisition, I think an autopsy range report on a bear would be appropriate.

It resembles my new manufactured version:

bellcat

Outstanding! What a rifle!

Elk creek

Chey-cast Bullets makes a nice coated bullet for the 38-55. 

JunkCollector

Elk creek said:

Chey-cast Bullets makes a nice coated bullet for the 38-55. 

Thanks for the tip.
I have some bullets to try.

With this primer shortage may even use these up

earlyagain

Be nice if that carton had faired better. Still a nice remarriage.

Big Al1

Those .380's should work!!

JunkCollector

Big Al1 said:

Those .380's should work!!

Thanks AL
Uncle Teddy said they were a favorite of his

  

ojr

If that's your first I can't wait to see the next one
Well done.

JunkCollector

ojr said:

If that's your first I can't wait to see the next one
Well done.

Sad to say I'm probably a one and done.

Kind of miffed this morning 
Been anxious to try it out.
I was going to load a few and found everything but the correct shell holder.