Winchester Pre-64 1894 94 Carbine .30-30 Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1952 C&R

Sold For: $1350

LSB#: 201213TW15

Make: Winchester

Model: 94 Carbine

Serial Number: 1900197

Year of Manufacture: 1952

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 – 30-30 WIN-”. The top of the barrel at the rear and top of the receiver at the front are each marked with a circled “WP” proof. The front underside of the receiver is marked with the serial number.

Barrel Length: 20”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into the top of the hooded, textured, ramped base on the barrel in front of the forward barrel band. The rear sight is a “U” notched elevator sight dovetailed into the top of the barrel, the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks show scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches, most in the buttstock. The buttstock has a more notable impact mark on the right of the comb toward the heel and a more notable nick at the toe. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has wear around the edges and a small spot of discoloration in the face. The checkering is well defined, mostly sharp. 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, but there is some stubborn copper fouling. Our gauge shows an ME of about 0.25.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There are some scattered nicks, scratches, scuffs with infrequent spots of minor surface oxidation. The left receiver flat has a spot of minor surface erosion which has been scrubbed out. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good-plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half cock safety position and there is a functioning lever safety present. 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.