Winchester M94 Trapper

[JustMe]

Originally Posted by bb356

Trapper has a 16 inch barrel... nuff said !!!

With a barrel that short <18 inches, is it a restricted weapon? If so, then I guess their only value would be to a collector as you couldn't use them on a day to day basis? Curious


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[Wrongside]

Originally Posted by JustMe

With a barrel that short <18 inches, is it a restricted weapon? If so, then I guess their only value would be to a collector as you couldn't use them on a day to day basis? Curious


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The stupid "<18" = restricted class" rule is for semi-autos. Does not apply to lever guns, only the minimum overall length rule.

[crazy_davey]

Originally Posted by Dean2

You are WRONG. The Trapper never came with a big loop, that was always the Wrangler.

Yes, you are correct. Even though a large majority of people who have a large loop Wrangler(including gun writers who have written about them) refer to them as trappers, they were labeled as Wrangler from Winchester. I got caught up in that and even though the Wrangler is a Trapper with a large loop lever, I shouldn't have labeled them as such. My mistake, sorry.

Doesn't change anything else I have said on the subject.

[crazy_davey]

Originally Posted by Dean2

You are looking in the wrong places.

And just so we are clear, I am pretty sure I am not looking in the wrong places. I was a member on CGN before the first CGN site ever crashed, that's about six or seven years before you ever joined there. I have been a moderator there for about ten or more years now.

Want to know how I know how hard to find actual Trapper models are to come by and how fast they sell? I am one of the ones watching and deleting the ads as they sell. Rarely do actual Trapper models ever last a day there, most members will never even see the ads before they are gone.

Yes, there are piles of STD 20" barreled 94's like you posted everywhere for sale, but those are NOT the Trapper model we are talking about.

[crazy_davey]

Originally Posted by Dean2

You are WRONG. The Trapper never came with a big loop, that was always the Wrangler.

Your first post on the Trapper:

Originally Posted by Dean2

There are a LOT of variables. Calibre, age (date made), options etc. Pre 64, 30-30 in excellent condition $750 to 900 depending on wood quality, checkering or no, factory peep or tang site, saddle ring or no and factory large loop or not. Flat band or regular band or cap. If it is in 38-55 or 32 Special probably slightly less.

So I understand I was WRONG as you put it about the Wrangler and Trapper. So why did you even mention it in your last quoted post? The reason why is that you weren't actually talking about a Trapper at all.

[cleanbore]

Hey Crazy Davey,Great back and forth, I learned a lot and entertaining too! Sounds to me like you have you're facts straight and you aren't afraid to admit to your one little mistake, unlike some who posted much misinformation and still can't give in. Do you know anyone that could smooth up a 30/30 Trapper. the action is extremely rough and tight.any suggestions would be appreciated.

[badbrass]

Great little rifles! Got my largest whitetail with my 30-30 Trapper!
Never sell rifle! This one has case case colour receiver.

[TBark]

That looks exactly like mine badbrass.
And ya, I wouldn't take a $1k for it. Nor $2k.

TBark

[Lornce]

Yes that's the splitting image of mine, in .30-30 also great in the bush, quite a number of Whitetails over the years.

[badbrass]

Another picture!

[wildbill]

Wish marlin would have made more 1895 STP trappers, that would have been a nice bear gun! Doesn't make any sense why they wouldn't, cash cow, chiappa make the chiappa 1886 45-70 ridge runner but at 2000$+ well thats pretty steep but then again it is a 12" barrel. I know they ain't winchesters so nail me to the cross, I prefer marlins.

[wildbill]

Originally Posted by Wrongside

They are next to useless.

the name alone, insinuates it's ruggedness, it's a purpose built gun, no nonsense, that it's intended owners are people who would use the gun as a tool to make a living, a tool used to make a living is usefull

[bb356]

Originally Posted by badbrass

Another picture!

Thank's !!!

[M.C. Gusto]

Originally Posted by crazy_davey

Yes, you are correct. Even though a large majority of people who have a large loop Wrangler(including gun writers who have written about them) refer to them as trappers, they were labeled as Wrangler from Winchester. I got caught up in that and even though the Wrangler is a Trapper with a large loop lever, I shouldn't have labeled them as such. My mistake, sorry.

Doesn't change anything else I have said on the subject.

You know what it should change? How hard you come down on a guy for posting something wrong. Loved how it came back to bite you by posting the wrong gun. Jeez calm down.

[badbrass]

I also had a Trapper in 44magnum, but did sell it! Her is a picture of them both!

[BDAJ]

I know this thread is 4 months old, but after reading everyone's posts, I find myself, once again, in need to own one! Anyone know what my best avenue is? Or, do I save myself the time and hassle, and settle on a Marlin 336? A lot easier to find both used and new. Really looking for that perfect '94 to compliment my Model 70 in camp and in the safe!

Cheers,

BDAJ

[heybert]

Originally Posted by BDAJ

I know this thread is 4 months old, but after reading everyone's posts, I find myself, once again, in need to own one! Anyone know what my best avenue is? Or, do I save myself the time and hassle, and settle on a Marlin 336? A lot easier to find both used and new. Really looking for that perfect '94 to compliment my Model 70 in camp and in the safe!

Cheers,

BDAJ

There was a Trapper in 45 LC at the Claresholm gun show. It's gun show season, so check any of the ones close by. They're getting pretty pricey though. There was one left at the Calgary Shooting Centre a couple of months back for $1100 I think.

[Huntsman]

I bought Chukar Hunters off him at Christmas, I've always wanted one for like ever.
It's in excellent condition too. Shoots jacketed and my cast boolits quite well out to 100 yds.

[TBark]

I owned a Win Legacy lever in 45 LC for a few years, sold it for $675.
Thinking I should have kept it now, ha.

TBark

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by TBark

I owned a Win Legacy lever in 45 LC for a few years, sold it for $675.
Thinking I should have kept it now, ha.

TBark

Did you sell it with dies, brass and some loaded rounds?
If so that was me who bought it

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

I bought Chukar Hunters off him at Christmas, I've always wanted one for like ever.
It's in excellent condition too. Shoots jacketed and my cast boolits quite well out to 100 yds.

Here she is;

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