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The limited number of early-1964 production models produced prior to the changeover are considered quite desirable, as they are considered by many to represent the ending of an era. For hunting deer and hogs inside 150 yards they should be the 'Cats Meow' whatever that is. Generally referred to as "pre-64" models, the earlier versions command a premium price over post-change rifles. You must verify with your FFL that they will accept from an idividual PRIOR to bidding and. He said he only shot it a couple times and then kept it in his gun cabinet. In mid-1964, the manufacturing of the 94 was changed in order to make the firearm less expensive to produce. Purchased from a friend who needed some cash, listing for only what I paid him.
#WINCHESTER 94AE 44 MAGNUM SERIAL#
I have not been able to determine a date of manufacture, but the serial is 6444046.
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This rifle was puchased new in November, 2001. 44 Magnum (W11031) Winchester 94AE Trapper. Note that this is an AE model so is designed for use with a scope and is already drilled and tapped by Winchester. As a result, it was the first sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units. Winchester Model 94AE Lever-Action Rifle in. 30-30 is still the most popular caliber for the Model 94. A fine load like Garrett's 310-grain Hammerhead helps make the. is chambered for the 30-30, 32 Special, 7-30 Waters, 444 Marlin, 44 Magnum and Specia,l 357 and 45 Colt. 44 Magnum - a fine-looking, fine-shooting rifle. It was also chambered for the 32 Winchester Special, 25-35, 32-40 and 38-55. The Model 94's combination of potent firepower in a compact, lightweight, comfortable-to-carry, and quick-shooting package has made it an extremely popular hunting rifle, particularly for white-tailed deer in the dense forests of the Eastern United States, where most game is killed at relatively short distances. It has taken more dear than any other cartridge ever made. 30WCF (Winchester Centerfire), is the cartridge that has become synonymous with the Model 1894.
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In 1895 Winchester went to a different steel composition for rifle manufacturing that could handle higher pressure rounds and offered the rifle in .25-35 Winchester and .30-30 Winchester. The 1894 was originally chambered to fire 2 metallic black powder cartridges, the .32-40 Winchester and .38-55 Winchester. It was very popular and used by the miltary and hunters. The Winchester Model 1894 was the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder.