Winchester 64 Deer Rifle Deluxe Like 1894 24″ .30-30 Lever Rifle, 1949 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,050.00
LSB#: WY240801JH012
Make: Winchester
Model: 64 Deluxe “Deer Rifle”
Serial Number: 1554767
Year of Manufacture: 1949
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Top Ejecting Lever Action with 2/3 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 64 – 30W.C.F.-“. The top of the barrel and the receiver chamber ring are each marked with a “WP” proof. The underside of the receiver is marked “1554767”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a hooded, textured ramp that is fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a “U” notched elevator sight that is dovetailed into the barrel with the notch fine-adjustable for elevation. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with semi-beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, straight comb, checkered steel buttplate and a plate in the belly (there is a sling mount integral to the nosecap). The stocks have a few nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a very short crack at the heel on the left with a compression at the front of the crack. The checkering is well defined. 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 light wear at the heel and toe, the checkering is generally well defined with a few compressed points. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore, mostly in the lands toward the muzzle-end. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The balance is mostly in the receiver with has some light scratches and minor surface oxidation. There are a few other scattered minor marks. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good-Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions smoothly and correctly, and the trigger is crisp. This rifle has lever and half-cock hammer safeties. 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: This rifle comes with the installed QD sling swivels and leather sling.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 64 Rifle in .30-30 Win. with a 24” barrel and 2/3 length magazine tube. The rifle is a 64 Deer Rifle, the deluxe version with checkered stocks, capped grip and provision for sling mounts front and rear. Winchester’s venerable Model 94 rifle, long a favorite of hunters and outdoorsmen, was beginning to lose sales in the early 1920’s, although the shorter barreled carbine was still popular. More people were traveling by motorcar and railroad, and Winchester thought a takedown rifle based on the Model 94 would sell well. The Model 55 was introduced in 1924, but never sold particularly well, and was discontinued in 1932 when it was superseded by the Model 64. The Model 64 was a redesign of the Model 55 with a longer magazine tube and made with a solid frame only. The Model 64 stayed in production until 1957, with a total of only 66,783 manufactured, making it one of the more scarce lever action models made by Winchester. A 2nd batch of 8250 was produced in the early 1970’s, but those made before 1964 have better quality and smoothness of operation than that found on more modern Model 94’s.
This example is in Very Good-Fine overall condition, it retains about 96% of its original finish, the bore is strong and the stocks show light wear. We expect the Winchester collectors to be interested in this rifle, but it will also make someone a very nice “deer rifle”. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
