Winchester 94 1894 Trapper Carbine 16″ .30-30 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1981
SOLD FOR: $1010
LSB#: 210217NH56
Make: Winchester
Model: 94 Trapper
Serial Number: 4901107
Year of Manufacture: 1981
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER — MODEL 94 30-30 WIN. / MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL”, the top at the rear and the top of the receiver at the front each have an ovalled “WP” proof. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the front.
Barrel Length: 16″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel behind the front band. The rear sight is a “U”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine adjustable for elevation. The left of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled to accept a receiver sight (none included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have a some scattered light nicks and scratches with a pair of bruises on the left-front of the wrist. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 3/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered light wear. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore, mostly toward the muzzle-end. Our gauge shows an ME of about 0.5.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance is mostly in light surface oxidation on the receiver. There are a few scattered minor nicks and scratches. There are light tool marks around some screw holes. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very 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 is a Winchester Model 1894 Trapper, made in 1981 with a 16” round barrel chambered in .30-30 Win. The 30-30 Win. has likely taken more deer in America than any other cartridge except maybe .30-06 and the model 1894, or simply 94 as it is now known, is one of the most popular rifles ever chambered for the round. The shorter 16″ barrel of the trapper model makes it light and fast-handling, and when coupled with the .30-30 cartridge makes it a great rifle for hunting in thicker brush or when you’re in black bear country. Please see our photos and good luck!