My mod 94 in 25-35 got here this pm. This was made in1907, I'm told. Bluing gone, replaced with a gray patina. No pits or scratches in the metal. clear, sharp rifling. Action tight and smooth, nice trigger. Period Lyman peep sight. Stock strong, but may have been refinished--minor handling marks and dings. Exactly as advertised.
I will work up 100 cases this week and load some cast bullets. I'll report results and try to post pics.
Steve k
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Cool. What bullet(s) are you casting up?
I think that 1907 may be before the "nickel steel" barrel era, you may want to limit this rifle to cast only. Which is not a big deal to most of us on here, I can't recall when I last shot a jacketed bullet, it's been a while.
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According to Dave Campbell in the Feb 2014 Rifleman, the first mod 94's in 25-35 had nickel steel barrels. No matter--I also shoot only lead bullets. The rifle was sold with 100 leverevolution rounds, which I don't know what to do with.
I have no 25 cal mold, so I will shoot Western bullets or Montana Bullets for a while. I can't believe the 18" twist will do well with bullets ranging 60--117gr. and I need to find out what the rifle likes.
Steve k
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Well, you can sell or trade the loaded ammo, or just hold on to it "just in case". Not like it's worth a fortune.
If the store bought bullets don't shoot too well, probably they are undersized for your rifle. Although, maybe they will shoot great.
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"I can't believe the 18" twist will do well with bullets ranging 60--117gr. and I need to find out what the rifle likes."
My reference says the twist is 1 in 8. That is the same as my 25 Remington that will shoot 117's down to subsonic.
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Ric is correct, the twist should be 1 in 8".
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Forgive me--a typo. Probably because the round section of the barrel is very slim, and a 1/2 magazine, the rifle seems to balance and handle better for me than any other '94 I have handled. Working on brass.
Steve k
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