Hi,
I have a very late pre-64 mod. 94 in .32 Win that I want to change to 30-30. The existing barrel has seen it's better days (the whole rifle has) and does not group very well. Otherwise I'd keep it in it's original chambering.
Does it require changing any parts other than the barrel?
Since the 94 was made for so many years how much interchangeability is there in barrels made in different periods? For example, could I use a post 64 barrel as long as it is a top ejecting one?
How about one from a much earlier year?
I assume this is work that is typically done by a gunsmith which is fine because we have a few around here.

Thanks,
PB

Try Winchester Bob .com

I don't know about you, but THIS is what I will do. :) From Numrich,
www.e-gunparts.com Winchester 1894 .30 W.C.F. Half Octagon Barrel Kit

http://www.e-gunparts.com/images/adz/715730.jpg Kit features a fully finished 26" half round/half octagon barrel, stained walnut forend, forend tip and screws, full-buckhorn rear sight, Lyman style front sight and a 12 1/2" magazine tube with pin and spring. Fits Pre and Post-64 models. Note: Spring requires fitting. Use your existing magazine plug, screw and follower. Note: Angle Eject models will require additional off-set extractor cut.
Model: WINCHESTER 94 PRE 64, 94 POST 64 Item No. 715730 Retail Price: $293.95 Add to Basket:

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Winchester barrels will interchange, with the exception of the Big Bore barrels. Big Bore ballers will not screw into standard receivers nor will standard barrels fit Big Bore receivers. Different threads.

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Correctomundo, but the one I posted will fit all of the standard frame 94 types. It is a top eject, so everything lines up perfectly.

A local smith charged me 25 bucks to swap out a 94 barrel. I went from .30-30 to 7-30 Waters and I'm so happy to have done so. Got myself a nice gun for less than a hundred, barrel swap included.:)

Thanks for the replies.
Now it looks like it will be easier than I thought. I don't want to spend the money on a whole new front end, though, but thanks just the same.
I'll be looking for a barrel on ebay or something. I only paid $150 for the rifle last year and don't want to put too much into it.
Thanks to all of you for your help,
PB

Just got a .30-30 top eject barrel off of Gunbroker.com for $57, shipped. Try there.