Winchester Model 64 .32 Winchester Special 24” Lever Action Rifle 1952 C&R
SOLD FOR; $1,307.00
LSB#: LSB250608WJ002
Make: Winchester
Model: Model 64
Serial Number: 1912769
Year of Manufacture: 1952
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special
Action Type: Lever Action, fed by Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / – WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL – / WINCHESTER / – TRADE MARK – / – MODEL 64 – 32 WIN. SPL. -”. The top of the barrel and the top of the receiver are both stamped with a “WP” proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number “1912769”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade, dovetailed to a hooded ramp. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn U-notch on a riser, dovetailed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver is drilled and tapped for optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece smooth walnut, with a semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, metal capped forend, and a checkered metal buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks show light to moderate wear, with scratches, dings, and pressure dents throughout the buttstock and forend. There are no chips or cracks. The finish on the stock is in decent shape. Overall, the stocks rate in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
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 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light wear, with only a few scattered hairline scratches on the receiver and barrel. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are unmarred. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good to Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the half-cock safety. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 64 was introduced in 1933 as an updated and streamlined version of the iconic Model 1894, built for hunters who wanted a lever-action with sleeker lines and improved handling. Retaining the proven ’94 action, the Model 64 featured a semi-pistol grip stock, half-magazine, and ramped front sight, giving it a more modern look and feel for its era. Produced until 1957, the Model 64 never sold in the same numbers as the 1894, but it has since become a highly desirable rifle for both collectors and hunters due to its limited production and elegant styling.
This example, chambered in .32 Winchester Special, is particularly appealing. The cartridge was introduced in 1901 as a slightly larger bore alternative to the .30-30 Winchester, intended to offer better performance with cast bullets and more knockdown power for deer and black bear hunters. The 24” barrel provides excellent sight radius and velocity, while the bore on this rifle remains bright with sharp rifling, rating 9.5/10.
Condition-wise, this rifle is extremely well preserved for its age. Retaining about 98% of its original blued finish, it shows only minor handling marks and a few faint scratches. The walnut stocks are solid with no cracks or chips, showing honest field wear but still well above average for a rifle of this vintage. Mechanically, the action is smooth and functions correctly with a positive half-cock safety.
For the Winchester enthusiast, this Model 64 in .32 Winchester Special represents an outstanding example of one of Winchester’s more uncommon classic lever-actions. With its excellent finish, strong bore, and originality, it would be equally at home as a working deer rifle or as a highlight in a Winchester collection. Please check out our high quality photos, and good luck on your bids! – J.D.
