Winchester Model 1894 94 Carbine 20” .25-35 WCF Lever Action Rifle 1950 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,700.00
LSB#: WY241006GW132
Make: Winchester
Model: 94 Carbine
Serial Number: 1718014
Year of Manufacture: 1950
Caliber: .25-35 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-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 94 – 25-35 W.C.F-”. The top of the barrel at the receiver and the top of the receiver’s chamber ring are marked with ovalled “WP” proofs. The underside of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded bead blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a Marble’s Buckhorn rectangular-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel, fine adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. There is a sling swivel mounted to the belly and another banded to the magtube. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered wear and oxidation in its well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Some remaining finish may be original, most surfaces show treatment with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal finish. There is finish loss and thinning on the leading edges. There are scratches and scuffs. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a half-cock 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: For more than a century, Winchester’s Model 1894 has served as the quintessential lever action rifle. The design is still in production today and finds favor with both hunters and those who just like shooting a lever action. This example is a Carbine chambered for .25-35 WCF and shows its age. It still has a great bore and strong mechanics, so it would make a good candidate for restoration and should still prove to be a great hunting rifle for years to come. Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.
