Winchester 1894 ‘94 Carbine FLAT BAND 20″ .32 WS Lever Rifle 1947 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,376.00
LSB#: LSB260609AH009
Make: Winchester
Model: 1894 Carbine
Serial Number: 1458026
Year of Manufacture: 1947/ C&R
Caliber: .32 Winchester Special
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
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. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Good to Very 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 light fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its original metal finish. There are scratches and light corrosion freckles scattered throughout. The screw heads are tooled but serviceable. The markings are clear.
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: The Winchester Model 94 Flat Band represents one of the more recognizable transitional variations of the pre-64 Model 94. Winchester resumed commercial Model 94 production after World War II in late 1945, and the distinctive flat front barrel band appeared during 1946 as the company continued transitioning away from prewar components and manufacturing practices. Flat Band carbines were produced through late 1948 and are now collected as a distinct postwar variation. This example, serial number 1458026, falls solidly within 1947 production; documented Flat Band serial number 1459799 is also confirmed as a 1947 rifle. Chambered in .32 Winchester Special, this carbine retains the classic 20″ barrel, full-length tubular magazine, straight-grip walnut furniture, and checkered steel buttplate associated with the period.
This example remains in Good to Very Good condition, retaining about 95% of its original metal finish with scattered scratches, light corrosion freckles, and normal handling and operational wear. The walnut furniture shows scratches and compression dents but remains solid with no chips or cracks. The bright bore is a particularly strong feature, retaining sharp rifling with no observed erosion and only light fouling and rating 9/10. The action functions correctly, including the traditional half-cock hammer safety and lever-actuated trigger safety. With its desirable .32 Winchester Special chambering, strong original finish, excellent bore, and characteristic Flat Band configuration, this is an appealing example of the short-lived postwar Model 94 variation. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! MF