Winchester 94 Golden Spike Commemorative 20” 30-30 Lever Action Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,500
LSB#: 231106ET004
Make: Winchester
Model: 94 Golden Spike Commemorative
Serial Number: GS17625
Year of Manufacture: 1969 C&R
Caliber: 30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full Length Tube Magazine Fed Rifle
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade dovetailed at the muzzle. The rear sight is a “U” notch adjustable elevator sights dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with a forend band, a straight grip, a straight comb and a checkered buttplate. There are scattered handling and storage marks, scuffs and scratches. The left side of the straight grip shows moderate ring wear. There are no chips or cracks present. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows edge wear and some discoloration. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Gold
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. There are handling and storage marks present. The gold-colored receiver shows scuffs, draglines and some bubbling in the finish on the right side above the lever. There are scattered freckles of oxidation on the barrel and magazine tube. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic’s check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 94 is a lever-action rifle that was produced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company from 1894 to 2006. It was one of the most popular rifles of its time and is still highly sought after by collectors and hunters today. The Model 94 was designed by John Browning and was one of the first rifles to use smokeless powder, which made it more powerful and accurate than previous rifles. It was also one of the first rifles to be chambered in the .30-30 Winchester cartridge, which is still a popular hunting cartridge today.
This is a Winchester Golden Spike Commemorative Model 94 Carbine. It was made in 1969 and is in Very Good condition showing signs of light to moderate use. This handsome commemorative was made in honor of the 100th anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. The Golden Spike Commemorative had a limited production run, with only 69,996 being made. This model 94 has a nice walnut stock with an embedded Pacific Railway copper coin depicting two trains and a mountain range. This would make a great addition to any Winchester collection, or round out a commemorative collection. Please see our photos and good luck with your bidding.
As Always,
Keep Your Powder Dry and Bid High!
-Andrew G.
