Winchester Pre-64 1894 94 Carbine .30-30 Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1963 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1300
LSB#: 220407IL007
Make: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 2556753
Year of Manufacture: 1963
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-” followed by “MODEL 94 – 30-30 WIN.- / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, the top at the rear has an ovalled “WP” proof, found again on the chamber ring. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the front.
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The base is grooved for a hood which is not present. The rear sight is a “U”-notched 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 for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. There is a sling swivel mounted in the belly and another to the forend’s band. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs, scratches and thinning at most edges. There are more notable scrapes on each side of the forend in front of the band, on the belly in front of the sling swivel, and a few scattered more notable dings in the buttstock. 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 light wear around the edges with a few spots of light oxidation in its well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few spots of minor erosion in the bore. Our gauge shows an ME of about 2.0.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 92% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The barrel has a spot of wear on the top a couple of inches in front of the forend and a couple light scratches over the front of the forend. The receiver has some scattered minor nicks, scratches and spots of minor surface oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in 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: This rifle comes with the installed brown leather sling. The sling shows scattered wear and discoloration at the metal parts.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 94 Carbine in .30-30 WCF that was made in 1963. 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 Very Good condition with wear consistent with use in the field. It still retains a good bore and strong mechanics, so this rifle could be back out in the field dropping deer for another lifetime. As a pre-64 example of the 94 Carbine, it would also be a nice addition to a Winchester collection. Please see our photos and good luck!