Yeah, I know what you mean.... A couple of weeks ago, I kind of felt that this very thing might happen, even though there are literally millions and millions of 94's out there. I checked around town, and where they used to sit in the used racks, they were gone. I drove to a huge gunshop about 1 1/2 hrs. from here, but before going in there, I checked with their competitor across town. Same story. No 94's. I went to where I was headed in the first place, and they had around a dozen of them in the used rack. I examined them all, and picked a "gently used" one, with some wear evident, but not rusty. The actions of the 94's tended to rust somewhat due to how most people carry them in the field if they are not given a wipe-down with an oily rag after being carried all day. The tag said $220.00, and I brought it home.
Some thinf that the big prices being asked by some are nothing but a quick reaction to Winchester's closing, and will not stand up long, due to the volume of them "out there". They may be right, but I got one now just in case. I remember buying my first one, a nice used piece, back in the late '50's. Paid $30.00. Times, they are a'changin' I still think they can be bought for way less than $500.00, though...........