Pre-64 Winchester 1894 94 Carbine 20″ .32 WS Lever Action Rifle 1922 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,190.00
LSB#: LSB260412PC020
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 947265
Year of Manufacture: 1922 / C&R
Caliber: 32 Winchester Special
Action Type: Lever Action fed by Magazine Tube
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade pinned to a base integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a 3 leaf Winchester Express sight. The upper tang is drilled and tapped for a peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth walnut, banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and shotgun buttplate. The LOP is 13 1/4″ from trigger to buttplate. There are sling mounts installed. The stocks have been refinished. There are scratches and compression dents throughout. There is some oil darkening in the wrist. There are no cracks. Overall this stock is in Good to Very Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is minor pitting throughout. There is some stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its current metal finish. There are scratches and light corrosion freckling throughout. There is thinning bluing on leading edges. There are polish marks that have been blued over. The screw heads are lightly tooled but are serviceable. The markings are softened but legible. Overall this rifle is in Good condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and the lever safety functions properly. 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 Winchester Model 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine is a C&R-eligible Pre-64 example manufactured in 1922 and chambered in .32 Winchester Special. The 20″ barrel, magazine tube, banded forend, straight-grip walnut stock, shotgun-style buttplate, and pinned beaded front sight give it the classic early Winchester carbine profile. The rear sight is a desirable three-leaf Winchester Express sight, and the upper tang is drilled and tapped for a peep sight, adding useful period-style sighting versatility.
Condition is Good overall as refinished. The rifle retains about 75% of its current metal finish, with scratches, light corrosion freckling, thinning blue on leading edges, and visible polish marks that were blued over during refinishing. The markings are softened but remain legible, and the lightly tooled screw heads are serviceable. The stocks have also been refinished and show scratches, compression dents, and some oil darkening at the wrist. Sling mounts have been installed, adding practical field utility but further reducing collector originality. There are no cracks, and the wood rates Good to Very Good as refinished.
The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, minor pitting throughout, and some stubborn fouling, rating 8/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the action functions correctly, the half-cock safety and lever safety operate properly, and the trigger is crisp, though the rifle has not been test fired. Overall, this is a solid and functional 1922 Winchester 1894 Saddle Ring Carbine in .32 Winchester Special, with attractive early carbine features and a respectable bore, though its refinished metal and wood, softened markings, added sling mounts, and general wear place it more firmly in the shooter or representative-collector category than among high-originality examples. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF