Winchester Pre-64 Model 1894 94 Carbine .30-30 WCF Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1956 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,600
LSB#: 200624DL05
Make: Winchester
Model: 94 Carbine
Serial Number: 2203681
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A.” followed by “-MODEL 94 – 30-30 WIN.- / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”. The top of the barrel at the rear and top of the receiver at the front are each marked with a circled “WP” proof. The front underside of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into the top of the hooded, serrated, ramped base on the barrel in front of the forward barrel band. The rear sight is a “U” notched elevator sight dovetailed into the top of the barrel, the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The left side of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a receiver sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks show light handling wear with a few scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has wear around the edges with well defined checkering, mostly sharp. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good-Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some very minor erosion at the muzzle end of the bore. Our gauge shows an ME of about 0.9.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel and magazine tube have a few scattered minor marks. The receiver has handling wear on the bottom-front, minor surface oxidation in the top tang, and scattered minor nicks and scratches. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half cock safety position and there is a functioning lever safety present. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 94 Carbine with a 20” barrel chambered in .30-30 Winchester. Made in 1956, this rifle is still in Very Good condition retaining about 87% of its metal finish, a nice bore and strong mechanics. Carbines like this one are fast handling and capable of fast shot strings as compared to a bolt action with a long barrel. In addition, carbines are light, easy to carry, and don’t have a tendency to snag on every bush you pass. This could make someone a great deer rifle that can also be used on black bears, but will also interest Winchester collectors. Whatever your interest in this rifle, it’s a true American classic. Please see our photos and good luck!