Winchester Model 64 Rifle (’94, 1894) .30-30 Win Lever Action Rifle 1950

SOLD FOR: $1,127.00

LSB#: LSB251016KS153

Make: Winchester

Model: 64

Serial Number: 1661616

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 “1661616”. The lower tang in front of the the trigger is marked with “CV”.

Barrel Length: 24”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into a textured ramp that is integral to the barrel. The base is slotted for a hood (none present). The rear sight is a Marbles styled leaf sight with elevator. 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 smooth walnut with semi-beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, checkered steel shotgun-style buttplate. The stocks have handling marks, scratches, compression dents and spots of finish loss throughout. The LOP measures 13 1/8” 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 corrosion around the edges and defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition as C&R.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is minor fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9 out of 10. 

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its original finish. There are nicks and scratches down the mostly the left side of the barrel. There are scattered handling marks, scratches and minor corrosion spots throughout. The bluing on the receiver has worn, mostly near the front from carrying afield with some scratches throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition for C&R.

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: None

Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 64 dates to 1950 and represents one of the most refined sporting variants built on the venerable Model 1894 action. Introduced in 1933, the Model 64 was intended as an upscale hunting rifle, blending the proven reliability of the ’94 with more modern stock architecture and improved handling characteristics. The semi beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, and shotgun style buttplate give this rifle a distinctly postwar sporting profile, while still retaining the classic top ejecting Winchester lever action layout that had earned its reputation across North America.

Chambered in .30-30 Winchester, this rifle reflects the cartridge’s continued dominance well into the mid twentieth century as a practical and effective deer round. The 24 inch barrel offers excellent balance and velocity, and the bore remains bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating a strong 9 out of 10. The factory Winchester Proof Steel barrel markings and WP proofs are clear and correct, and the installed Lyman receiver sight provides a period appropriate upgrade that enhances precision while preserving the rifle’s traditional lines.

Condition is very good for a C&R example, with approximately 85 percent of the original blued finish remaining. The receiver and barrel show honest carry wear, particularly near the front of the receiver, along with scattered handling marks consistent with field use rather than neglect. The walnut stocks retain solid structure with expected surface wear and remain well fitted, complemented by a checkered steel buttplate showing only minor edge wear. Mechanically, the action operates smoothly with a crisp trigger and properly functioning safeties, presenting this Model 64 as a well preserved and highly representative example of Winchester’s postwar sporting lever guns. Please see our high resolution photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck on your bids!!! MF