The Gun Show: Winchester 94... History, Determining Collectability, Year of Make, and Legacy!

The Winchester Model 94 is arguably one of the most popular rifles of all time. On this inaugural episode of The Gun Show, we will dive in to the 94's history... going all the way back to the first level action rifle to present day.
Dates based on serial number...
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[@jcb2920]

“…..John Moses Browning…. Probably never heard of him…. Kind of a one hit wonder.” I almost stopped listening right there.

[@HuntShootLive]

@jcb2920 It’s called, “humor”. You should read about it and try it sometime. Really fun.

[@jcb2920]

@@HuntShootLive Perhaps I’ll look into it. 🙂 I assumed y’all were joking.

[@nachos_70firebird66]

Actually looked at my 1922 Winchester model 94 it's stamped 94. But damn it's my dream gun and cartridge.

[@brianseiber7623]

My 1894 was purchased by my Great Grandfather, the serial number is 61X. I also have a 94 that was made in 1954.

[@nathanadrian7797]

What caliber is the 61x?

[@bartsimpson6767]

Good video. Mine is 1971 . Will go to my grandsons. Hope they don't fight over it ,and can share!

[@HuntShootLive]

@@bartsimpson6767 Haha! Yes, I hope they can.

[@furrowingowl5906]

FWIW, the gun in Terminator 2 is a Winchester 1887. It’s a John Moses Browning design as well, but it was ultimately eclipsed by the pump action 1897.

[@HuntShootLive]

@furrowingowl5906 Thanks for sharing!

[@SAMSUN21]

Ive heard the pre 64 had head space stretching if shot a-lot .

[@GigsGigs-x8z]

How do you tell if a 1929 1894 barrel is original? The one I’m looking at is a 1929 with a 15 inch barrel. I want to be sure it’s not altered.

[@HuntShootLive]

@GigsGigs-x8z Verify that it has the manufacturer stamp, caliber marking and proof marks. Does that length and contour match was was reported by Winchester as being available during that year? Perhaps email them with what info you can and see if they can give you some way to confirm.

[@TerrenceThorn]

Which one of these lever action rifles was know as " That Damn Yankee Rifle that you loaded on Sunday and fired all week" ?

[@HuntShootLive]

@user-yp6ev9oi2t That would be the 1860 Henry.

[@stevenleggett]

I own #999999...and it's stamped 94

[@henerygreen578]

WOW!!! where did you find it???

[@stevenleggett]

@@henerygreen578 I inherited it

[@nathanadrian7797]

1927, very nice.

[@alexbaker4672]

Referring to Browning as a "one hit wonder" is crazy.

[@HuntShootLive]

@@alexbaker4672 The number of people who can’t detect sarcasm is mind blowing.

[@senoJSR]

I have number 23522

[@kevinsnow8300]

One hit wonder? Sounds like you need to go back and research him more smh.😂😂😂

[@HuntShootLive]

@@kevinsnow8300 sarcasm escapes you.

[@kencarlson1421]

john browning is not a one hit wonder, he was one of the greatest and most famous gun designer of all time. he has dozens of patents.

[@HuntShootLive]

@kencarlson1421 Most definitely. That was humor.

[@kencarlson1421]

@@HuntShootLive humor i doubt it your ignorance is showing

[@HuntShootLive]

@kencarlson1421 Sure man. Thanks for helping the algorithm.

[@nathanadrian7797]

Sarcasm and humour escape you!

[@royalblue2043]

Narn right.

[@Sherpat2]

John Moses Browing was not a One Hit Wonder, stopped watching video at that point.

[@HuntShootLive]

@Sherpat2 Humor is fun. You should try it.

[@nathanadrian7797]

Sarcasm escapes you.

[@Sherpat2]

@@nathanadrian7797 Facts are facts

[@nathanadrian7797]

@@Sherpat2 Yes, and sarcasm is sarcasm, and humour is humour. You heard a sarcastic joke, but took it as a serious statement. While 99% of the commentors recognized it as a joke and smiled, you and one or two others thought he was serious and melted down. Sorry you missed the joke, it was dry but pretty good.

[@Sherpat2]

@@nathanadrian7797 The statement couldn't be further from the truth about one of the the most famous gun designers in our history a good joke as you say , for a dry laugh.

[@fredruss8427]

Wtf is a leeeeeever??? LEVER

[@HuntShootLive]

@@fredruss8427 Haha! I’ve never had the English police on my channel before. I’ll say it how I want. Thanks for helping the algorithm!

[@fredruss8427]

Your welcome sir. Glad i could help. ​@@HuntShootLive

[@Ozzy-fm4vl]

Too much , talking. !

[@HuntShootLive]

@Ozzy-fm4vl Well, you selected a video that is literally nothing but talking so I’m not sure how to help you there.

[@DropeVougher]

Thanks for all the valueble talking! I've just purchased a 94 from 1902 and this information was just what I was looking for

[@HuntShootLive]

@@DropeVougher I am very glad you found it helpful! And congrats on a most awesome purchase.

[@Rillust]

Mine is a 94 serial number 4344483. Can't find it anywhere online.

[@HuntShootLive]

@Rillust Looks like 1976... www.vintagegunscopes.com/winchester-serialization

[@mikeoberg3373]

here is Winchester dates of manufacture. www.winchesterguns.com/content/dam/winchester-repeating-arms/support/faq/serial-number-reference/winchester-firearm-manufacture-dates.pdf