Winchester 94 1894 Trapper Carbine 16″ .30-30 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1981
SOLD FOR: $2024
LSB#: 220301NS013
Make: Winchester
Model: 94 Trapper
Serial Number: 4952557
Year of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER — MODEL 94 30-30 WIN. / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, the top at the rear has an ovalled “WP” proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the front.
Barrel Length: 16″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel behind the front band. The rear sight is a “U”-notch 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 to accept a receiver sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered light nicks and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some light wear, mostly at the heel, with well defined checkering and lettering. Overall, the stocks are in Fine 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. Our gauge shows an ME of about 0.5.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The balance is mostly in scattered spots of minor surface oxidation, primarly on the left of the receiver. There are a few scattered minor nicks and scratches. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine 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 is a Winchester Model 1894 Trapper, made in 1981 with a 16” round barrel chambered in .30-30 Win. The 30-30 Win. has likely taken more deer in America than any other cartridge except maybe .30-06 and the model 1894, or simply 94 as it is now known, is one of the most popular rifles ever chambered for the round. The shorter 16″ barrel of the Trapper model makes it light and fast-handling, and when coupled with the .30-30 cartridge makes it a great rifle for hunting in thicker brush or when you’re in black bear country. Please see our photos and good luck!