Winchester 1894

[JOHNACM]

Does anyone know where i can get a takedown manuel for 1894 winchester with ser#4374, cal. 32-40, oct. barrel? It was made in 1894. Called First Model Sporting Rifel

[Grizzly Adams]

Does anyone know where i can get a takedown manuel for 1894 winchester with ser#4374, cal. 32-40, oct. barrel? It was made in 1894. Called First Model Sporting Rifel

You might pick up, or borrow, a copy of "Gunsmithing Guns of the Old West,"  by David R. Chicoine.  He has a pretty good chapter on the 1894 as well as a bunch of other old iron.  Beyond that, do a search on You Tube.  Several show and tell videos on disassemble and assembly of the 94.  There are differences, however in the pre and post 64 versions.  Use caution, and get help if your not sure you can do it alone.  Sometimes the parts in old rifles can be difficult to move after a century or so of being together!

Why do you need to disassemble the rifle?  

[JOHNACM]

Grizzly the winchester is in realy bad shape. Pitted exterior, no blueing, gunk in the receiver etc. Springs seem good. Magazine tube was so rustedi used 23 swabs inbetween using 12 ga brass brush and a can of cleaner. Inside barrel doesn't look good after cleaning.

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