Winchester Model 94 1894 Carbine .30-30 WCF 20” Lever Action Rifle 1959 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,145.00
LSB#: WY250131JK009
Make: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 2382738
Year of Manufacture: 1959
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-”, “-MODEL 94-30-30 WIN.- / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester WP proofs. The bottom of the receiver is marked “2382738”.
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 and slotted for a hood. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered marks, nicks, scratches, and compressions. There are no chips or cracks. There is some intermittent finish loss. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is a sling ring mounted to the bottom of the magtube and another installed on the belly of the buttstock. Overall, the stocks are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no notable erosion in the bore. There is some scattered stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its current metal finish. The action shows faint operation wear. There are some very faint freckles of oxidation on the receiver and lever, but a vast majority of the finish is strong, complete, and vibrant throughout. The screw heads are tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about 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: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 94, chambered in 30-30 Winchester, is one of the most iconic and revered rifles in American firearms history. Introduced in 1894 by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, it has become synonymous with the American West and is often referred to as “the gun that won the West.” The Model 94 is a lever-action rifle, a design that was innovative for its time and contributed significantly to the development of repeating firearms.
The 30-30 Winchester caliber, also introduced in the late 19th century, was the first small-bore cartridge designed with smokeless powder. This combination of the Model 94 and the 30-30 cartridge was groundbreaking, offering hunters and shooters a more powerful and effective round with a flatter trajectory and longer range than earlier black powder cartridges.
The Model 94’s design is characterized by its top-eject action, which expels spent cartridges upwards and away from the shooter. This feature, while limiting scope placement options, contributed to the rifle’s reliability and enduring popularity. The rifle typically features a wooden stock and forend, with a blued steel barrel and receiver, giving it a classic, timeless appearance.
Known for its simplicity, durability, and reliability, the Winchester Model 94 in 30-30 has been a favorite among hunters, particularly for deer hunting in North American forests and brushlands where its moderate range and stopping power are ideal. Over the decades, the Model 94 has been produced in various configurations and special editions, but its core design remains much the same, a testament to its enduring legacy in the world of firearms. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
