Engraved Pre-64 Winchester 94 Carbine 20″ .30-30 WCF Lever Rifle, 1959 C&R
SOLD FOR: $4,612.99
LSB#: 240203MT010
Make: Winchester
Model: 94 Carbine
Serial Number: 2407279
Year of Manufacture: 1959
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. 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, custom carved with relief foliate scroll, banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have some nicks, scuffs and scratches, mostly in the buttstock. The forend has minor play to the frame. 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 plate has scattered light wear and infrequent minor oxidation in its well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good-Fine condition as customized.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished at the time of engraving.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There are infrequent spots of minor erosion, mostly at the muzzle-end. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8 or 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its current metal finish. The new finish is strong throughout. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The remaining markings are clear (the barrel address was removed). Overall, this rifle is in Fine-plus 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 94 Carbine in .30-30 WCF that was made in 1959. 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 has been embellished with gorgeous foliate scroll relief engraving accompanied by similar carving on the stocks. Per the consignor, this gun was engraved by Hamada & Son in Tokyo, Japan, a popular company among American servicemen stationed on the island. The rifle shows little sign of use since the engraving was applied, retaining a strong bore and good mechanics. The rifle could be back out in the field dropping deer for another lifetime but would also make a beautiful display in a Winchester collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
