32-40

Long Shanks · 03-25-2008, 04:02 PM

Hi All, I just got a Winchester 1894 in 32-40. I got it when my Father in Law passed away. It's a fine looking gun with a steel butt cap. I would guess it fairly old maybe from the 20's or 30's. I remember him telling me it was the best shooter he ever had. What I was hoping all of you could help me out with is, does it take any other ammo than 32.40.

runfiverun · 03-25-2008, 04:08 PM

negative, i know ammo is expensive.
but ya got what ya got

rfc357 · 03-25-2008, 04:43 PM

Start reloading, if you want decent ammunition. Otherwise, hang it on the wall and enjoy looking at it. Or sell it to me!

Long Shanks · 03-25-2008, 04:53 PM

Dear old dad in law was smart enough to include 200 rnds of new ammo and reloading dies. I was just wandering if any other ammo fit it. This beauty in no wall hanger and the blue book is around $2500.00.

Pumpkinheaver · 03-25-2008, 08:26 PM

Nope shoots 32-40. You can make brass out of 38-55win brass. My family has a Marlin 1893 in this cartridge, killed a few deer with it.

jaeger · 03-26-2008, 01:49 AM

I feel your pain. I have a 1894 in 32 WS and havent shot it because I am afraid to break it. Had it blue booked at $3800 at the valleyforgegunshow this year. If I didnt do that I probably would be deer hunting with it.

Long Shanks · 03-26-2008, 01:56 PM

Thanks for the help. This site is great.

03-25-2008, 04:02 PM	#1
Long Shanks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 141	32-40 Hi All, I just got a Winchester 1894 in 32-40. I got it when my Father in Law passed away. It's a fine looking gun with a steel butt cap. I would guess it fairly old maybe from the 20's or 30's. I remember him telling me it was the best shooter he ever had. What I was hoping all of you could help me out with is, does it take any other ammo than 32.40.

03-25-2008, 08:26 PM	#5
Pumpkinheaver Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,339	Nope shoots 32-40. You can make brass out of 38-55win brass. My family has a Marlin 1893 in this cartridge, killed a few deer with it. __________________ Just because your paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you!

03-25-2008, 04:08 PM	#2
runfiverun Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: soda springs idaho Posts: 273	negative, i know ammo is expensive. but ya got what ya got

03-25-2008, 04:43 PM	#3
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Start reloading, if you want decent ammunition. Otherwise, hang it on the wall and enjoy looking at it. Or sell it to me!

03-25-2008, 04:53 PM	#4
Long Shanks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 141	Dear old dad in law was smart enough to include 200 rnds of new ammo and reloading dies. I was just wandering if any other ammo fit it. This beauty in no wall hanger and the blue book is around $2500.00.

03-26-2008, 01:49 AM	#6
jaeger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 290 Images: 3	I feel your pain. I have a 1894 in 32 WS and havent shot it because I am afraid to break it. Had it blue booked at $3800 at the valleyforgegunshow this year. If I didnt do that I probably would be deer hunting with it.

03-26-2008, 01:56 PM	#7
Long Shanks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 141	Thanks for the help. This site is great.