Pre-64 Winchester Model 94 1894 Carbine .30-30 WCF 20″ Lever Rifle, C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,125.00
WOA#: WY240413KF079
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 94 Carbine
Serial Number: 1309943
Year of Manufacture: 1943-1945
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a 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-”, and “- MODEL 94 – 30 W.C.F.-“. The top of the barrel at the receiver and the receiver are marked with a circled “WP” proof. The underside of the receiver is marked “1309943”.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured, ramped base fixed to the barrel in front of the forward barrel 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 top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece walnut with a banded forend, a smooth straight grip and a serrated steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly worn to white with scattered oxidation and well defined serrations. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore but there is a little stubborn copper fouling. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. There are some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The barrel bands have some wear with portions of the rear band going to a light patina. There is infrequent very minor oxidation, mostly on the left receiver flat. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and the lever safety is operational. The action locks-up solidly. 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: This is a Pre-64 Winchester Model 1894 Carbine made in the early 1940s with a 20” 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. This example is in Very Good-Fine condition with about 95% of its metal finish, a good bore and strong mechanics. This is an honest rifle that has seen 80 years of use, but is still perfect for throwing in the back window of your pick-up truck for use on coyotes and other varmints and it would also be a good deer rifle today. Being a pre-1964 example, it may also interest the Winchester collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
