Pre-64 Winchester 1894 94 20″.25-35 WCF Lever Rifle MFD 1948 C&R Carbine
SOLD FOR: $2,155.00
LSB#: LSB251109JK004
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Carbine
Serial Number: 1548076
Year of Manufacture: 1948 C&R
Caliber: 25-35 WCF.
Action Type: This rifle is a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “Made in New Haven Conn, US of America, Winchester Proof Steel/ Winchester Trademark Model 94 25-35 WCF”. The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver.
Barrel Length: 20″, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a base integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a spring leaf sight with elevator that has been dovetailed into the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two piece smooth walnut, straight grip, straight comb, with a checkered steel buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks have had some limited refinishing. There are scratches, handling marks and compression dents throughout. There are a couple small chips on the stock.Overall, the stocks are in about Good condition for a refinish.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The barrel has scattered scratches, handling marks, and corrosion spots. The receiver has lost most of its bluing and has scratches and corrosion stains. The markings are clear. The screws are lightly tooled but remain serviceable. Overall, this rifle is in about Good condition for a C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and the lever safety functions properly. The trigger is crisp. 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: The pre-64 Winchester Model 1894 carbine chambered in .25-35 WCF represents an important chapter in the transition from black powder era ballistics to early smokeless sporting cartridges. Introduced in the 1890s, the .25-35 was among the first small bore smokeless cartridges offered by Winchester and quickly earned a reputation for mild recoil, flat trajectory, and effectiveness on deer-sized game within woods ranges. Manufactured in 1948, this carbine reflects postwar production from Winchester Repeating Arms Company, a period when the Model 94 remained firmly entrenched as a staple American hunting rifle.
This example is configured in classic carbine form with a 20 inch round barrel, full-length tubular magazine, and traditional iron sights consisting of a beaded blade front and a spring leaf rear sight with elevator. The two-piece walnut stock set features a straight grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The wood shows evidence of limited refinishing, with scattered handling marks, compression dents, and a couple of small chips, all consistent with long-term sporting use. Despite these cosmetic issues, the stock remains sound and properly fitted, presenting as Good condition for a refinished set.
Overall condition reflects an honest, serviceable C&R Winchester. Approximately 70 percent of the original blue finish remains, with scattered scratches, handling marks, and corrosion spots on the barrel, while the receiver has largely transitioned to a gray tone with scratches and corrosion staining. Markings remain clear, and the screws are lightly tooled but serviceable. The bore is bright with well-defined rifling, showing no erosion and only stubborn fouling, and rates a strong 9/10. The action functions correctly with a crisp trigger and properly operating half-cock and lever safeties. Taken together, this rifle stands as a solid example of a pre-64 Model 94 carbine in the historically significant .25-35 WCF chambering, retaining classic lines and dependable mechanical integrity from Winchester’s traditional production era. Please see our high resolution photos and good luck on your bid! MF
