Mystery hole in Pre 64 Model 94

[ndekens]

So I was looking at my old model 94 chambered in 30-30, and I noticed this hole in the side. Am I missing a screw or pin? Anyone know what its for?

[GunDog]

Gas relief port?

[Rogerbutthead]

Appears present in other pics of Winchester 94's - so I wouldn't worry about it.

https://grizzlygunsmith.com/project/winchester-94/

[The Gleam]

Maybe it's that 'bonus hole' we hear so much about lately.

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[dfletcher]

It's for removal of a pin that allows you to remove the bolt. Corresponding hole should be on the other side. Work the action slowly and you'll see the pin as the bolt moves back and forth.

During disassembly you line up the pin & the hole and punch it out.

Do the reverse for reassembly. I found that swearing helps things line up.

[bigbossman]

Hole to drift out the bolt retaining pin when you disassemble the action. There's a corresponding screw on the other side that you remove to drift the pin out.

[hambam105]

I was going to guess metal termites. They still have those around these days.

[ndekens]

Thank you all for the information!

[TRAP55]

ndekens, you aren't the first to be puzzled by that hole, and most likely, won't be the last.