Consecutive Pair Winchester Centennial ’66 94 Rifle & Carbine .30-30, C&R

SOLD FOR: $2,000

WOA#: WY240326CM005, WY240326CM006

Make: Winchester

Model: Winchester Centennial ’66, Model 1894, Consecutive Pair Rifle & Carbine

Serial Number: 37018, 37019

Year of Manufacture: 1966

Caliber: .30-30 Winchester

Action Type: Top Ejecting Lever Action with Full Length Tubular Magazine

Markings: Apart from the serial numbers, the markings are identical. The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER / MADE IN U.S.A.”, “30-30”. The top of the barrel is marked with a circled “WP” proof. The underside of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER CENTENNIAL ’66”. The right of the barrel is marked “A Century of Leadership 1866-1966” in script.

Barrel Length: 20″, 26”, Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The sights are the same on each. The front sight is a tall blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch leaf and elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel with the notch fine-adjustable for elevation. The left-rear of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none included).

Stock Configuration & Condition: 

Carbine: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a gold-capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and brass crescent buttplate. There are a few scattered minor marks, mostly in the belly toward the toe. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some minor discoloration. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine-plus condition.

Rifle: The stocks are two-piece walnut with a gold-capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and brass crescent buttplate. There are a few scattered minor nicks and compressions. There is a scratch on the left of the buttstock at the rear edge. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some minor discoloration. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Gold

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in either bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bores rate 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: 

Carbine: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are only a few minor scuffs and scratches. There is some dried grease around the receiver sight fill-screws. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine-Excellent condition.

Rifle: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is some finish loss on the face of the muzzle. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The actions function correctly. We did not fire these rifles. 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 consecutive pair of Winchester Centennial ’66, one a rifle and one a carbine, produced in 1966 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Winchester’s first rifle, the Model 1866. The rifles themselver are Models 94 with a gold-plated receiver and forend cap, 26″ and 20″ octagonal barrels and saddle rings. The gold plating of the receivers harkens back to the Model 1866 which had a brass receiver, and this is a beautiful set of rifles to commemorate the gun that started it all! The rifles are in Fine-Excellent condition with a few minor marks and great bores. This would make a great addition to a Winchester collection, especially as a consecutive pair. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California -Bud