All 1894 (aka M-94) guns made in calibers 30 WCF, 25-35, 32 Win Spl and other smokless calibers have Nickel Steel barrels. Guns made in calibers 32-40 and 38-55 may, or may not, have Nickel Steel barrels, depending primarily on when the barrels were made. Don Schimpff guncollector@att.net
The gun was made in 1928.
50-550 usd
The Model 94 Nickel steel 25-35 is a VERY RARE GUN. when the 25-25 was introduced it was primarily used in safari grade rifles ie,double barrel rifles,so if you have acquired a lever action one (i am assuming being a winchester) than i would take it to somebody who is very familiar with older model guns because the gun is not in production any more--and neither is the round-
the 25 cent coin is 94% steel, 3.8% copper and 2.2% nickel plating. How do you classify nickel?
50-600 usd
10-1000 USD depending on specifics; 1925
According to the serial number, It was made in 1968, but I thought the "Nickel Steel" versions were older then that, (pre 1964) Are you sure about the serial number? This is a model 94 right?
The value of a Winchester Model 94 in .30 WCF with a nickel steel barrel and serial number 1026261 can vary significantly based on its condition, originality, and market demand. Generally, these rifles can range from several hundred to over a thousand dollars. Factors such as the presence of original parts, finish, and any historical significance can also impact the price. For a precise valuation, consulting a firearms appraiser or checking recent sales of similar models is recommended.
94% steel, 1.5% nickel, 4.5% copper
Introduced around 1940, Winchester Proof Steel is the alloy used by Winchester to manufacture it's firearms. It replaced nickel steel, used in the early production Winchester 94's to withstand the power of the first 'main stream' smokeless powder rifle cartridge - the .30 WCF, now known as the .30-30. Note, however, that the 94 Winchester was intoduced in .30 WCF a year after the production of blackpowder 94s. Winchester Proof is stronger than nickel steel, and holds blueing better. The nickel in nickel steel made blueing flake off of recievers and barrels of Winchester rifles over long periods of time. Winchester introduced Proof Steel in 1931, and began using it for the Model 94 in April of 1932. "Proof Steel" is a chrome-moly alloy.
A GUNSHOP IN PHX GAVE ME SEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR MINE,SO ITS MOST LIKELY WORTH TWICE THAT.
600-2000 depending on condition