Winchester Model 1894 94 .30-30 WCF 26” Octagon Lever Action Rifle 1912 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,305.00
LSB#: WY250417JB151
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Rifle
Serial Number: 600413
Year of Manufacture: 1912
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester Center Fire (.30-30 W.C.F.)
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894”, “-NICKEL STEEL BARREL- / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER”, “30 W.C.F.”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with WP proofs. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1894 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG.IN.U.S.PAT.OFF.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “600413”.
Barrel Length: 26”, Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a patented blade dovetailed and screw set to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch elevator sight with fine elevation adjustment, dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some discoloration from oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: The barrel has been refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is scattered minor erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is some scattered minor surface oxidation. The action has operational wear. The receiver is thinned throughout with scattered intermittent oxidation and patina. There is minor case color in some of the protected areas. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and there is a lever safety. The trigger is crisp. 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: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 rifle followed the other John Browning designed lever action rifles to become one of the most famous and popular hunting rifles of all time. It was the first commercial sporting rifle to sell over 7,000,000 units, making the name “Winchester” synonymous with all lever action rifles. It was also the first commercial American repeating rifle built to be used with smokeless powder. It was introduced in 1894 in two black powder cartridges, the .32-40 and .38-55 Win. rounds, but by the next year Winchester had developed a different steel composition that could handle higher pressures, and the .30-30 Win. family of cartridges was born.
This is a Winchester Model 1894 rifle made in 1912 with a 26” Octagon barrel and chambered in .30-30. Whether you’re looking to add to your Winchester collection or want a classy vintage hunting rifle, you can’t go wrong with an American classic. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
