Winchester 1894 ‘94 Carbine 20” .44 Magnum M Suffix Lever Rifle 1968 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,250.00
LSB#: WY250310TP063
Make: Winchester
Model: 94 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 3324801M
Year of Manufacture: 1968-1970 (M Suffix)
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER — MODEL 94 44 Magnum / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”. The top of the chamber is marked with a Winchester WP proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramped base screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u notch elevator sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. There is light handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear. 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 erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There action shows minor operation wear. There are a few minor marks on the barrel. The bottom of the magazine tube has a patch of oxidation. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Fine 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 Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine chambered in .44 Magnum represents a scarce and desirable variant manufactured during a brief production run from 1968 to approximately 1970. This limited run is distinguished by an “M” serial number suffix, signifying a specialized group of Model 94s produced shortly after Winchester reorganized following the significant 1964 design changes. These early “M”-suffix carbines, chambered specifically in .44 Magnum, quickly gained popularity due to their versatility and potent performance in a compact, traditional lever-action format.
Collectors particularly prize this early “M” suffix version for its relative scarcity and historical significance. The 20-inch barrel, saddle ring feature, and the .44 Magnum cartridge make it highly attractive for practical shooters and collectors alike, offering a combination of rugged functionality and powerful stopping performance ideal for hunting medium-sized game at moderate distances. Winchester eventually reintroduced the Model 94 in .44 Magnum during the mid-1980s, but without the distinctive “M” suffix, further enhancing the desirability of these original examples. This rifle, produced in 1968, is classified as a Curio & Relic (C&R), adding further appeal for collectors and enthusiasts interested in rare Winchester lever-action variants. L.S.
