Winchester Model 1894 .30 WCF 20” Pre-War Lever Action Rifle/Carbine, 1941
SOLD FOR: $1,375.00
LSB#: WY240925JT024
Make: Winchester
Model: 1894
Serial Number: 1213915
Year of Manufacture: 1941
Caliber: 30 Winchester Center Fire
Action Type: Lever Action fed by Internal Tube Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL MODEL 94 WINCHESTER TRADE MARK 30 W.C.F.” The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CONN” The bottom of the receiver is marked “107072” The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester proof marks.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a serrated ramp with a protective hood. The rear sight is an adjustable U notch buckhorn elevator sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a 2 piece walnut stock, straight comb, serrated steel buttplate, smooth straight grip, and smooth forend. The LOP is 13.25” From the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are only scattered marks in the stock and forend, no chips or cracks and a lot of condition remaining. The stock rates in excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifle is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish, with only minor handling and storage marks. The screwheads are lightly tool-marked with serviceable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: When you think of iconic American rifles, there are none more iconic than the Winchester model 1894. This rifle has been used for 130 years for everything from defending homesteads and helping to bring law and order to a wild America, early law enforcement, and hunting. These rifles were an essential tool that you had to have in order to survive in the west. This rifle was so popular and reliable that it is still produced today.
Pre-War 94s are certainly uncommon. The Winchester Model 1894 also captured the imaginations of the world by being used in numerous movies and tv shows. Used by many stars such as Clint Eastwood, John Wayne, Robert Duvall, Charles Bronson, and so many more.
These rifles also spawned many variations that specialized in different applications such as Carbine models and hunting models. However none would be as popular as the model 1894. This is a must have for Winchester collectors and is from a very difficult year to find. Good luck on your bid! -M.C.
