Winchester 1894 ‘94 Carbine 20″ .44 Magnum M Suffix Lever Rifle 1969 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,226.00
LSB#: LSB260210RB004
Make: Winchester
Model: 94 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 3189167M
Year of Manufacture: 1969 (M Suffix)
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER — MODEL 94 44 Magnum / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. The top of the chamber is marked with a Winchester WP proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number and “MAG”.
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramped base screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u notch elevator sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are light scratches, handling wear, and compression dents throughout. There are some white scuffs near the buttplate. The plate has minor wear. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good 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 light fouling throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are scratches, handling marks, and light corrosion freckles throughout. There are white scuffs on the sight hood. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a half-cock safety and a lever safety. We have not fired 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 Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine remains one of the most recognizable American lever actions ever produced, and this 1969 “M” suffix example reflects the early years of the .44 Magnum chambering in the Model 94 platform. Manufactured in New Haven by Winchester Repeating Arms Company, this rifle represents the post-1964 production era but retains the classic 20 inch carbine configuration with full-length tubular magazine. The introduction of .44 Magnum in the Model 94 provided a powerful pistol-caliber option well suited to close- to mid-range hunting.
Chambered in .44 Magnum, the rifle retains a bright bore with sharp rifling, no erosion, and light fouling throughout, rating 9 out of 10. The rifle retains approximately 95 percent of its original blued finish with scattered scratches, handling marks, and light corrosion freckling. The white scuffs on the sight hood are visible, and screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked but remain serviceable. Barrel markings and the Winchester proof are clear and properly applied. The two-piece smooth wood stocks feature a banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. Length of pull measures 13 1/4 inches. The wood shows light scratches, compression dents, and minor white scuffs near the buttplate, rating in Very Good condition.
Mechanically, the lever action functions correctly. The rifle retains both the traditional half-cock hammer safety and the lever safety. With its 1969 production date, desirable “M” suffix serial, and .44 Magnum chambering, this Winchester 94 Saddle Ring Carbine stands as a solid C&R-eligible example of a classic American pistol-caliber lever rifle. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF