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This thing hadn't been shot in over 30 years. I got bored this evening and blasted the cobwebs out. 1950 M94 in 32 Special. ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/model94002.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/model94003.jpg) Popped off a few rounds at 69 yards and it made a couple nice 2" groups. It shoots damn near a foot high though and there's no more room for adjustment. I still might try and ambush a deer with it anyway. Kinda fun gettin' out the old iron sights!
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Very nice! I love your photo of the rifle! Thanks for posting it. Cheers!  -Bob F.
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Great pics Sammer... really nice!
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Thanks Bob, 338, Brad, the old threshing machine(in the background of both pics) is parked right where I was target shooting.
And speaking of old school, that old machine is OLD....(grin)
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Get a taller front sight...  . Very cool...and very effective, though not always recognized as such... . Dennis
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Get a taller front sight... . Dennis I'm thinkin' just aim lower....(grin)
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And I know you guys have some neat old lever guns, let's see 'em!
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Have one just like it, but was made in 1952, mint condition and probably hasn't even had a box of rounds through it. It's a high quality piece of work.
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And I know you guys have some neat old lever guns, let's see 'em! Im sure youve seen this one Sammo...1937 vintage Model 64...30-30 ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/96690017.jpg) Ingwe
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My 1940 model 94 shoots high too but I tuck the front sight just down right at the bottom of the rear and it works out really well.
That is a wonderful backdrop for your photo.
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All of my older levers are Savage. Takedown 1899 in 250/3000 @1917 ![[Linked Image]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Shoalcove/Rifle1/2-1.jpg) Dig the Indian on the butt plate. ![[Linked Image]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Shoalcove/Rifle1/4-1.jpg) 99EG in 250/3000 @1940 ![[Linked Image]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Shoalcove/Rifle1/250.jpg) 99F 308 Winchester @1958 ![[Linked Image]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Shoalcove/Rifle1/OS1-1.jpg) 99F Takedown 300 Savage @1924 ![[Linked Image]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Shoalcove/Rifle1/100_0301.jpg) 99F 300 Savage @ 1956 ![[Linked Image]](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b297/Shoalcove/Rifle1/99fnew.jpg)
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Shouldn't your Suko be pictured next to an old chit spreader? Seriously, cool old shooting iron.
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.32 Special, MFG 1958 (now wears a Lyman #66). ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/M94_32_WS.JPG) .30/30, MFG 1953, wears a Redfield peep (makes that too high POI, too low POI issue go away). ![[Linked Image]](http://www.hunt101.com/data/544/medium/M94_30-30_WIN.JPG)
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darn nice pic there Sam
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Sweet old rifle Sammy..Top pic rules.Very nice
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Nice looker,Sam..The 32 Special was indeed a special round.Sometimes overlooked from some because of the 30-30 as was the 35 Rem and 25-35.It was in our camp for years and years..The Williams homestead on the Salmon river way up from the nearest road used a 32 Special for all there hunting from Moose/Bear/Elk and everything else to feed the 5 kids.He swore it kilt better than a 30-30 to show caliber razzing goes way back...
I have a soft spot for the leveractions and have to many according to the the head of the house..The wife..
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And I know you guys have some neat old lever guns, let's see 'em! Im sure youve seen this one Sammo...1937 vintage Model 64...30-30 Ingwe Likely one of the handsomest sporting firearms ever made.
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Cool pics guys, those old rifles have some great character!
Pretty neat actions also, little more going on than a boring bolt gun.
Loco, you have just given me a great idea.......(grin)
'Cutter, sounds like that 32 had quite a history, bet it has a few 'battle' scars.
Keep the pics coming!
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Popped off a few rounds at 69 yards and it made a couple nice 2" groups. It shoots damn near a foot high though and there's no more room for adjustment. Don't worry, it'll be back on at 75 yards.
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