Winchester Model 1894 .30 W.C.F. 30-30 26″ Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1909 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1200

LSB#: 210907BW79

Make: Winchester Repeating Arms

Model: 1894

Serial Number: 527144

Year of Manufacture: 1909

Caliber: .30-30 Winchester (.30 WCF)

Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21. 1894.”, “-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER” and “.30 W.C.F.”. The top-rear of the barrel and the receiver’s chamber ring each have an ovalled “WP” proof. The underside of the receiver is marked “527144”. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN.”.

Barrel Length: 26″, Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade dovetailed and screw set to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch buckhorn elevator sight. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and smooth steel buttplate. The stocks have several nicks, dings, scuffs and dashes scattered throughout with notable wear at the toe. There is thinning finish and discoloration from handling in the grip areas. There is material loss on the left side of the forearm and a small chip at the bottom rear. There is a notable gash on the top of the wrist just to the left of the upper tang. The LOP measures 13” to the back of the plate, which shows heavy wear and erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Fair-Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is somewhat bright. The rifling is well defined. There is scattered light erosion in the bore, mostly in the grooves. Our gauge shows an ME of about 2.5.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 45% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The receiver and lever show a mottled patina and scattered surface oxidation.There are several areas of pitting on the barrel and magazine tube. The mag tube also has a little dent at the bottom front. There is pitting on the forearm cap. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The lever safety does not function properly. The trigger 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: None.

Our Assessment: The Model 94’s combination of potent firepower in a compact, lightweight, comfortable-to-carry, and quick-shooting package has made it an extremely popular hunting rifle, particularly for white-tailed deer in the dense forests of the Eastern United States, where most game is killed at relatively short distances. As a result, it was the first sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units. This Winchester Model 94 Carbine in .30-30 was made in 1909. The .30-30 is perhaps the most popular deer cartridge in America, and the 94 chambered for this classic round is nearly synonymous with “deer rifle”. This rifle is in about Good condition with 45% of its metal finish remaining, a decent bore and a strong hammer. This pre-1964 vintage rifle should be of interest to collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!