Winchester Model 94AE Big Bore 20″ .307 Win. Lever-Action Rifle, 1983-1994
SOLD FOR: $1227
LSB#: 210706ML35
Make: Winchester
Model: 94AE Big Bore
Serial#: 6032413
Year of Manufacture: 1983-1994
Caliber/Gauge: .307 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER ® MODEL 94AE CAL. .307 WIN. / -MADE IN NEW HAVEN,CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL -”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number “6032413”. The buttplate has the Winchester logo.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights/ Optics: The front sight is a blade on a serrated ramp with a protective hood pinned at the muzzle. The rear sight is a dovetailed U-notch with white triangleaiming reference. The top of the receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting an optic (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, sling studs front and rear and orange rubber Winchester buttpad. The stocks have only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The pad has light wear, mostly around the mounting screws and the edges, with some minor discoloration. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 99% of its finish. There are some minor handling and storage marks but the rifle lacks any notable defects. The markings are clear. The screwheads are sharp and serviceable. Overall, the rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger is crisp. The lever action is smooth. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Big Bore Model 94 AE with a 20” barrel chambered in .307 Winchester. This top eject rifle is in Excellent condition, appearing to have seen limited use, if any. The .307 Winchester cartridge was designed to give the same performance as the .300 Savage, but out of a tubular magazine lever action rifle. The cartridge is quite similar to .308 Winchester, but with a rimmed case which has beefed up case walls. Speaking of beefed up walls, the Winchester Big Bore rifles have a specially designed reinforced receiver to accept the suite of new cartridges introduced for use in them. Carbines like this one are quick 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 will make someone a great deer rifle that can also be used on black bears. Drop a bid on this American classic today. Please see our photos and good luck!