Was thinking of buying a Win model 94 in .32 winchester special. Are these rifles hard to come by ? Looking for one with enough accuracy for deer hunting to 50 yds max. Any idea on what they may cost and where would i begin to look for one. Was going to ask the local gun shops to keep ther eyes open. Thanks Dave

I had one years ago. Anything you can say about the 32 Special applies to the 30-30. No difference at all. Ammo can be hard to find. If you don't handload, I'd go for the 30-30. Both are great for deer at ranges less than 100 yards.
The 32 has run it's course and will probably continue to decline.

Mac

It was obsolete when it was introduced. Designed as a smokeless round that was going to be reloaded with black powder !!! Stick with a 30-30 or much better is the 35 rem.These two look the same on paper but the 35 is a much better performer.

I happened on one, 1955 mfg, at a gunstore in Austin for $375. My friend bought it because I was broke at the time. It had a considerable amount of blueing worn off, but it looked like scabbard wear and gave it a nice touch. We could both hit a coffee can consistently at 100 yds w/WW factory ammo with it. He shot a doe with it at about 30 yards and it worked just fine.
There is currently one on GunsAmerica right now, can't remember how much. I have seen them at gunshows anywhere from $300 on up, depending on condition.
Around here they are not very common, but I hear in the East lever rifles are more popular. I would think that with some looking you could find one in decent shape that wouldn't break you.

I'd love to have one also! I have the modern,the
old military and the front stuffers but would love
to have something Grandad might have hunted with.
Not sure what they go for?

A much better hunting rifle is the model 64 Win, has same action but better handling gun with pistol grip & 24" barrel, a little better balistics. Mine is a 1954 same year as me, must be good?

If you are interested I have one along with Hornady dies and 100 rounds of new brass and a box of Hornady 170gr. FP bullets. I am working on a new project and just never get to shoot it.

Rare Transition Era-(1941-1943)-Model 1894 in 32 Win Special-Serial #1276XXX-Extended forearm-metal shotgun butt plate-Metal 85%-Wood-just good honest wear. Buyer pays $25 shipping and insurance. $425

Bob
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Thanks for your help guys i do already have a 30/30 and a 35 and a 45/70. The .32 is something i wanted to buy when i was 16 and never did. I think I'll wait till spring, i'm sure i can find one sitting in the corner of some Adirondack gun shop. Thanks again Tanoose

Atta boy, keep looking. They're out there. Anyone who thinks the round is obsolete/second rate doesn't own one. It comes from a time when .30 caliber was considered smallbore. When you find one give me a shout. I've worked up loads for plinking and all the way up to bear. Good luck.

In this area these rifles are not rare I saw 3 at a gun show in Livingston this weekend and wasnt looking for one.I have seen others at local shows in the past w/regards

The American 8mm! No, a .32 Special probably won't do anything ballistically that a .30-30 won't do equally well, but it represents a slice of nostalgia that can surely give its owner a warm, fuzzy feeling. If I came across one at the right price, I'd buy it, too.

Good rifles. Last one I picked up for $125 CDN (about $85 US). Lot's of blue wear, but mechanically good, made in the mid-fifties, it shoots about 2" at 100 meters. Best I can do with the peep sight I put on. It's gone to a friend of mine, it's his only hunting rifle. - Dan

I have one that I've had since I was sixteen and that's goin' on 38yrs now. A friend of my dad's GAVE it to me! 26" octagonal barrel, crescent buttplate, made in 1911. A real fun nostalgic rifle, I still use and doubt that I will ever part with it...too many wonderful memories attached to it.

Good guns the 32 Specials but offer nothing over the 30-30, like everyone is saying...I like them up to 200 yards, even with iron sights it is pretty easy to hit a deer in the boiler....done it a hundred times with one 94 Win or another in various calibers...I still hunt with one every year in 25-35 rifle (26" oct. barrel)or one of my 30-30's...It makes me feel good, and makes me hunt!!

You'v hit it on the head Stonecreek, nostalgia. Back in 1971 i was looking for my first deer rifle and i thought i wanted a lever action, and i was tring to decide on the win. 94 in .32 spc or the marlin 336 in .35 rem. Then a walk accross the street to my friends house where his dad showed me his rifle . It was a springfield 1903a3 in 30/06 restocked. I fell in love with it ,and the closest thing to it was a remington bdl 30/06, and that was my first deer rifle.

In some areas(like mine)factory ammo is readily available, so if you aren't a handloader I wouldn't let that deter you from buying one. I have one myself and use it quite abit.