Padrino SASS#40228 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Does anyone know if a Winchester 94 (.30-30) can be rebarreled to .40-65WCF? I have an old one I bought cheap, but in good condition. Thought I'd like to match the caliber to my Hi-wall. Any thoughts? Thanks for any comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Woodrow Cahill, SASS # 54363 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I think the harder part of the job would be reworking the bolt face and extractor. The 30-30 has a rim diameter of .506", the 40-65 is .604". Might also need a larger diameter mag tube. Another problem is going to be OAL. The 30-30 is 2.55", the 40-65 is 2.78". Don't think it'll fit. Don't know how deep your pockets are, but I think your most viable option for a lever gun in 40-65 would be one of the Cimmarron 1876 Winchester reproductions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 The .40-65 and .45-70 use an 86 size action. I doubt you will find anyone that would attempt such a conversion in the much smaller 94 action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padrino SASS#40228 Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 Thanks for the input! Yeh, I haven't asked a gunsmith about it, and I wondered about the dimensions etc. Just thought I would ask. Maybe I'll have to go for an 1886!! Thanks again, Padrino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Dick, SASS #12880 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 .38-55 would be a good choice for your '94. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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