Winchester Model 94 Big Bore Carbine .356 Win 20″ Lever Action Rifle Box
SOLD FOR: $1,609.00
LSB# LSB260421DD020
Make: Winchester
Model: 94 Big Bore
Serial Number: 5521361
Year of Manufacture: Circa early 1980s
Caliber: .356 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a folding U-notch Williams screwed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and an orange Winchester buttpad. The LOP measures 13 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. There is minor handling and box wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Excellent 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 minor fouling. There are a few spots of light corrosion and pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is minor handling and box wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger pull 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: Box.
Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 94 Big Bore Carbine is an early 1980s production lever-action rifle chambered in the relatively uncommon .356 Winchester cartridge. Built on the strengthened Big Bore variant of the Model 94, it features a 20″ barrel, full-length tubular magazine, checkered walnut stocks, banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and Winchester orange buttpad. The rifle retains its factory iron sight setup with a beaded front blade on a serrated ramp and a folding U-notch rear sight, while the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight, maintaining useful flexibility for both traditional and modern sighting options.
Condition is Very Good overall, with the rifle retaining about 98% of its original blued finish. The metal shows only minor handling and box wear, with sharp screw heads and clear markings throughout. The walnut stock set is also in Excellent condition, showing only light handling marks and no chips or cracks. The included factory box adds to its completeness and enhances collector appeal, particularly for a Big Bore variant in such well-preserved condition.
The bore is bright with sharp rifling, though minor fouling and a few small spots of light corrosion and pitting are present, rating 8/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the action functions correctly, and the trigger pull is described as crisp, though the rifle has not been test fired by us. As with any used firearm, a thorough cleaning and inspection are advisable before use. Overall, this is a highly desirable Winchester 94 Big Bore in .356 Winchester, offering strong originality, excellent exterior condition, factory box inclusion, and solid mechanical integrity, making it appealing to both collectors of Big Bore Winchesters and practical lever-action enthusiasts. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF