How old is the Win 94 ? I have a 15 year old one maybe and it was
made before they were shipped overseas to be made. Japan as I recall,
maybe that was only the stock. Odd at that even.

I was cautioned at the time to see. Mine a walnut. Some were hard pine.

Winchester ammo isn't made by Winchester anymore either. :-) such
turn in the industry through the years.

Martin

On 2/19/2013 11:20 PM, Richard wrote:
I'm looking for a traditional lever action .3030 saddle gun, but I
find I'm actually more impressed with the Marlin 336 compared to a
traditional Winchester 94.

It seemed like the working parts just fit together better - crisp and
clean action, and a stronger flat-top top frame.

And I like that the bolt can be removed easily for cleaning like a
breech loader...

I shoot open sights, so the ejection port and the scope mounts are
not all that important to me.
And no, I don't think I need the lever operated bayonet option.

Mostly I'd shoot 150 grain factory Winchester loads.

I wanted to ask if anyone else had any experience with either rifle.

Anything in particular to pay attention to?

Likes or dislikes.