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My first rifle was a Winchester model 64/30-30, circa 1972. Of course it was sold in the 80's, now I have a 99eg/300 Savage. I've been thinking of trying to find another 64 and replace the 99. I'll likely use it for black tail deer, cougar, and black bear. Anyone seen a Winchester Model 64 lately?

What you had was not an original Winchester Model 64 - which were all "pre-64's".

The model made in 1972 was the post-64 Model 64A, with the changed internals, and they turned out to have one of the lowest production numbers of any model Winchester 94 - and good used ones are priced accordingly. (now upwards of $1K)

There are two, for sale, on gunsamerica, for a little less:

http://www.savagearms.com/25model_classicsporter.htm
(GA Number: 990171835

and another: GA Number: 982966222

Also Winchester made the NRA Centennial rifle in 1971, While it is marked as a Model 94 you can see what inspired them to bring back the 64A in 72.
Here are a couple for sale.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=102178212
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=101732908


Heres my 1971 NRA Centennial Rifle


And my 1953 Model 64

MPMAX,
As your fellow westside Oregonian I am astonished that the clear air of our beautiful state would allow such thinking to enter your head. Trade your 99 for a Winchester? I don't blame you for starting out with one, but to return to such childish ways after having come so far- that is hard to take. All I can say is what's the the first three digits of the serial number on your 99 and how much do want for it? RP

I can't explain my desire to recapture my youth...but, the Savage's serial starts with 550xxx (1950). It's drilled & tapped, sling swiveled, accessorized (dies, brass, factory ammo).
Let's keep negociations local and by private message.

I bought a WW11 era Win 64 from Mazamas in Eugene Or. about 6 months ago. They had a post 64 at that time also. Prolly not much chance it's still there.
Virgil B.

There are lots of 64s around , check out the cabella's web site.
I am still anothe oregonian, How much for your savage ?
...tj3006

What's that funny looking thing on the tang?

Wayne

Surely you jest...er, Wayne. It's a Marbles tang sight (with 3 aperatures), and I won't call you Shirley.

There's a 1971 NRA Commemorative for under $500 on GunsAmerica if you're interested.

I am interested, do you have a link? I can't find it on the GA search in the Winchester section....

I'd take a model 99, in pretty much any caliber over a Winchester 64/94 any day of the week. My recomendation is keep the 99, and save up for the Winny. -TomT

I tried getting the link, but am too computer illiterate I guess since I couldn't get it to work.

I just went to search and typed in "Winchester 30-30" and found it on the 2nd page.

Found it! Thanks!

Just saw a nice 1941 Win. 64 at a local gunshop.. for $799. I think I'll stick to Savage 99's.

I'd really suggest keeping the 99.. you'll regret it later just like you regret selling the 64 now.

Sent you an email...I will buy your 99 if we can come to cash terms...

I love lever actions, here's what you get when you really like them.
Model 88 in 338-08, Model 64 in 30-30 and Model 99 in 358.
The 88 is around 1966, Model 64 is 1955 and the 99 is around 1958

My choice was made easier by not selling my 99. I had one really good offer (Thanks Ray!), but didn't accept it in a timely manner. I may have subconsciously sabotaged the deal so I could keep the Savage.