Winchester Model 64 Deer Rifle Deluxe (’94, 1894) 30-30 Win Lever Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,950.00
LSB#: WY250314FH005
Make: Winchester
Model: 64 Deluxe “Deer Rifle”
Serial Number: 1632940
Year of Manufacture: 1950
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 – 30 W.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 “1632940”. The lower tang in front of the the trigger is marked with “DK”.
Barrel Length: 24 ¼”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a textured ramp that is fixed to the barrel. The base is slotted for a hood (none present). The rear sight dovetailed has been filled with a blank. The left side of the receiver is drilled and tapped with a Lyman receiver sight installed, adjustable for windage and elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with semi-beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate and a sling-plate mounted in the belly and another integral to the nosecap both fitted with sling rings. The stocks have faint handling wear. The checkering is crisp with sharp peaks. 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 minor wear, mostly at the heel and toe, with light erosion around the edges and defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There are only two minor spots of erosion near the muzzle. The rest of the bore appears exceptional. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish.The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. There is a small line of finish loss on top of the barrel behind the rear sight dovetail. Other than that, the finish appears strong and complete throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent 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 a leather BOYT sling in Very Good condition. There are no rips or tears.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 64 Rifle in .30-30 with a 24 1/4” barrel and ¾ length magazine tube. The rifle is a 64 Deer Rifle, the deluxe version with checkered stocks, capped grip and sling mounts front and rear. In about Excellent overall condition, this rifle retains about 98% of its original finish, the bore is bright with sharp rifling. 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 travelling 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 rarer 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. We expect the Winchester collectors to be very interested in this rifle, especially in such nice condition and being the deluxe variant. If the collectors don’t take enough notice, this will make someone a very nice deer rifle. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! -L.S.
