Winchester 1894 ‘94 Carbine FLAT BAND 20″ .30-30 W.C.F Lever Rifle 1948 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,025.00
LSB#: LSB260418WS011
Make: Winchester
Model: 1894 Carbine
Serial Number: 1489590
Year of Manufacture: 1948 / C&R
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-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 94-30 W.C.F.”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester Proofs. The bottom of the receiver is marked “1489590”.
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded blade dovetailed to a textured ramped base integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight with fine elevation adjustment, dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered steel Winchester buttplate. The barrel has a flat band behind the front sight. The LOP is 13 1/4″ from trigger to buttplate. There are scratches and compression dents scattered throughout. There is weathered finish loss. There are no cracks or chips. Overall this stock is in Good to Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is some light fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its original metal finish. There is thinned finish around the receiver. There are scratches and light corrosion staining throughout. The screw heads show light tooling but are serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Good to 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 1894 Carbine is a desirable C&R-eligible flat-band example manufactured in 1948 and chambered in .30 W.C.F. / .30-30 Winchester. The flat-band front barrel band configuration is a notable post-war feature and gives this carbine added collector interest over more common later production examples. It retains the classic 20″ barrel, full-length tubular magazine, smooth walnut stocks, straight grip, straight comb, checkered steel Winchester buttplate, hooded ramp front sight, and fine-adjustable U-notch elevator rear sight, making it a very traditional mid-century Winchester sporting carbine.
Condition is Good to Very Good overall, with the rifle retaining about 85% of its original blue finish. The metal shows thinned finish around the receiver, scattered scratches, light corrosion staining, and normal handling and operational wear, but the markings remain clear and the screw heads, though lightly tooled, are serviceable. The smooth walnut stocks show scattered scratches, compression dents, and weathered finish loss, but there are no chips or cracks. Overall, the wood remains solid and presents well with honest field wear appropriate to a 1948 hunting rifle.
The bore is a strong point, remaining bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, and only light fouling, rating 9/10 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. As with any used firearm, a thorough cleaning and inspection are advisable before use. Overall, this is an appealing flat-band Winchester Model 94 Carbine in the classic .30-30 chambering, offering solid originality, strong bore condition, functional mechanics, and desirable early post-war Winchester character. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF