Winchester Model 64 Rifle (’94, 1894) .30-30 Win Lever Action Rifle 1946
SOLD FOR: $1,125.00
LSB#: LSB251016KS128
Make: Winchester
Model: 64
Serial Number: 1394650
Year of Manufacture: 1946
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Top Ejecting Lever Action with 2/3 Length 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 – 30 W.C.F.-“. The top of the barrel and the receiver chamber ring are each marked with a “WP” proof. The underside of the receiver is marked “1394650”. The lower tang in front of the the trigger is marked with “CV”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a textured ramp that is integral to the barrel. The base is slotted for a hood. The rear sight is a Winchester leaf sight with elevator. The left side of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight (none installed).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with semi-beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate. The stocks show handling wear and compression dents. There is a notable gouge in the forend. There is a small crack where the forend meets the receiver. The buttplate shows some wear and corrosion most notably towards the heel. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition as C&R.
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. There is minor fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its original finish. There are scattered corrosion marks, bluing loss, scratches, and handling wear throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Good condition for C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions smoothly and correctly, and the trigger is crisp. This rifle has lever and half-cock hammer safeties. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 64 dates to 1946, placing it firmly in the immediate postwar period when Winchester resumed civilian sporting rifle production after World War II. The Model 64 was conceived as a more refined sporting evolution of the Model 1894, offering improved ergonomics and a sleeker profile while retaining the proven top ejecting lever action that had defined Winchester’s reputation for decades. The semi beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, and shotgun style buttplate reflect Winchester’s effort to modernize the classic lever rifle for mid twentieth century hunters returning to the field.
Chambered in .30-30 Winchester, this rifle is representative of one of the most successful sporting cartridges ever produced. Introduced in 1895, the .30-30 became synonymous with North American deer hunting due to its balance of manageable recoil, practical accuracy, and effective terminal performance. The 24 inch barrel on this example remains in strong condition, with a bright bore, sharp rifling, and no visible erosion, rating 9 out of 10. Factory Winchester Proof Steel markings and WP proofs are clear, reinforcing the rifle’s originality and correct configuration.
Overall condition is consistent with honest field use, retaining approximately 75 percent of the original blued finish with scattered wear, light corrosion, and handling marks throughout. The walnut stocks show expected use, including compression dents, a notable forend gouge, and a small crack at the rear of the forend, while remaining solid and correctly fitted. The checkered steel buttplate shows wear and light corrosion near the heel, adding to the rifle’s well traveled character. Mechanically, the action functions smoothly with a crisp trigger and properly operating safeties, presenting this Model 64 as a sound and historically representative postwar Winchester sporting rifle. Please see our high resolution photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck on your bids!!! MF
