Winchester 1894 ‘94 Carbine FLAT BAND 20″ .30-30 W.C.F Lever Rifle 1947 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,008.00
LSB#: LSB260418WS012
Make: Winchester
Model: 1894 Carbine
Serial Number: 1425314
Year of Manufacture: 1947/ C&R
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / –WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL–”, “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK-“, “MODEL 94-30 W.C.F.”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester Proofs. The bottom of the receiver is marked “1425314”.
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded blade dovetailed to a textured ramped base integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight with fine elevation adjustment, dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered steel Winchester buttplate. The barrel has a flat band behind the front sight. The LOP is 13 1/4″ from trigger to buttplate. There are scratches and compression dents scattered throughout. The upper left corner of the wrist is chipped. There are no major structural cracks. Overall this stock is in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There is some light fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its original metal finish. There is thinned finish around the receiver. There are scratches and light corrosion staining throughout. The screw heads show tooling but are serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in 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: This Winchester Model 1894 Carbine is a desirable C&R-eligible flat-band example manufactured in 1947 and chambered in .30 W.C.F. / .30-30 Winchester. The flat-band configuration is a notable early post-war feature, adding interest for Winchester collectors while retaining the classic Model 94 hunting-carbine profile. The 20″ barrel, full-length tubular magazine, smooth walnut stocks, straight grip, straight comb, checkered steel Winchester buttplate, hooded ramp front sight, and fine-adjustable U-notch rear sight all contribute to its traditional mid-century Winchester character.
Condition is Good overall, with the rifle retaining about 85% of its original blue finish. The metal shows thinning around the receiver, scattered scratches, light corrosion staining, and general handling wear, but the markings remain clear and the screw heads, though tooled, remain serviceable. The smooth walnut stocks show scratches and compression dents throughout, along with a chip at the upper left corner of the wrist. There are no major structural cracks, and the wood remains serviceable, though the wrist chip is an important cosmetic and condition note.
The bore is a strong feature, remaining bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, and only light fouling, rating 9/10 in this writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the action functions correctly, and the rifle retains both its half-cock safety and lever safety, though it has not been test fired. As with any used firearm, a thorough cleaning and inspection are advisable before use. Overall, this is a solid and appealing 1947 flat-band Winchester Model 94 Carbine in .30-30 Winchester, offering strong bore condition, functional mechanics, original finish, and desirable early post-war character, with stock wear, wrist chipping, receiver thinning, and scattered corrosion keeping it in the Good condition range. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF