Winchester 1894 94 Carbine 20″ .30-30 WCF Lever Action Rifle & Box, 1981
SOLD FOR: $1625
LSB#: 210703GM06
Make: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 4960137
Year of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER — MODEL 94 30-30 WIN. / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, the top at the rear has an ovalled “WP” proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the front.
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The left of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered minor nicks and scuffs. There are some grain lines starting to open up along the left of the buttstock below the comb. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ to the back of the buttplate. The plate has tool marks at the mounting screw holes, but otherwise has well defined checkering and lettering. Overall, the stocks are in Fine-plus condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. Our gauge shows an ME of about 0.5.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor scuffs and light handling marks. There is no notable wear or damage. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a half-cock safety and a lever safety. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes in a cardboard Winchester box with serial matching label. The box has moderate storage wear and some discoloration.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 1894 Carbine, made in 1981 with a 20” round barrel chambered in .30-30 Win. The 30-30 Win. has likely taken more deer in America than any other cartridge except maybe .30-06 and the model 1894, or simply 94 as it is now known, is one of the most popular rifles ever chambered for the round. This rifle looks like it has spent more time in its box than out, making it just as suited to joining a collection as it is to taking out in the field to drop some deer. Please see our photos and good luck!