Winchester Pre-64 1894 94 Carbine .30-30 Win Lever Action Rifle, 1952 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,080.00
LSB#: LSB260224HE039
Make: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 1917903
Year of Manufacture: 1952 C&R
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Carbine with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-” followed by “MODEL 94 – 30-30 Win.- / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-“, the top at the rear has an ovalled “WP” proof, found again on the chamber ring. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the front.
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated, ramped base soldered to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notched elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The left of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut 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. The stocks have been sanded and refinished. There are light sanding marks that have been finished over. There is handling wear throughout. Overall this stock is in Very Good condition for a refinish.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is light fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original finish. There is some light scratching and corrosion staining throughout. There is handling and operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The marks are clear. Overall this rifle is in 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: This Winchester Model 94 Carbine is a desirable Pre-64, C&R-eligible example manufactured in 1952 and chambered in the classic .30-30 Winchester cartridge. Its 20″ barrel, full-length tubular magazine, smooth walnut stocks, banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate give it the traditional mid-century Winchester carbine profile. The rifle retains its standard barrel-mounted beaded front sight and fine-adjustable U-notch rear sight, while the left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight, preserving practical period-style sighting options.
Condition is Very Good overall, with the rifle retaining about 95% of its original blue finish. The metal shows light scratching, scattered corrosion staining, handling wear, and operational wear, but the markings remain clear and the screw heads are sharp. The stocks have been sanded and refinished, with light sanding marks visible beneath the finish and general handling wear throughout. While the refinish slightly reduces collector originality, the wood presents well and rates Very Good for a refinished stock.
The bore is a major strength, remaining bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, and only light fouling, rating 9.5/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the action functions correctly, and the rifle retains its half-cock safety and lever safety, though it has not been test fired. Overall, this is a clean and attractive 1952 Pre-64 Winchester Model 94 Carbine in .30-30 Win, offering strong remaining original metal finish, excellent bore condition, classic handling, and good shooter appeal, with the refinished stocks being the primary factor tempering its collector-grade originality. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF