Winchester Model 94AE 94 AE Angle Eject .44 Rem Mag 16” Lever Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,100.00
LSB#: LSB250726MH048
Make: Winchester
Model: 94AE Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 6248109
Year of Manufacture: 1990’s
Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Angle Eject and Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER ® MODEL 94AE CAL. 44 REM. MAG. / -MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”. The top of the barrel bears the Winchester proof mark. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 16”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth walnut with a banded forearm, straight grip, straight comb, and a checkered hard rubber Winchester buttplate. There are light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Excellent overall 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. There is minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There is thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 94AE Saddle Ring Carbine is a modernized take on one of America’s most iconic lever-action rifles. The Angle Eject design, introduced in the 1980s, allowed shooters to mount optics directly over the receiver, addressing one of the original Model 94’s limitations. Chambered in .44 Remington Magnum, this compact 16” carbine delivers a balance of portability and power that makes it ideal for brush hunting and medium game at practical ranges. The .44 Magnum, already a legend in revolvers, gains meaningful velocity and energy when fired from a carbine-length barrel, transforming it into an effective rifle cartridge.
This example shows exceptionally light handling wear, retaining nearly all of its original finish with crisp markings, a bright 9/10 bore, and excellent walnut stocks. The saddle ring adds classic appeal, while the drilled and tapped receiver increases versatility for optics use. With its short barrel, near-pristine condition, and chambering in a cartridge known for both nostalgia and effectiveness, this 94AE will appeal to Winchester collectors and hunters alike. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
