Winchester Model 64 Rifle (’94, 1894) .30-30 Win Lever Action Rifle 1953

SOLD FOR: $1,031.66

LSB#: WY241114DS156.1

Make: Winchester

Model: 64

Serial Number: 2004191

Year of Manufacture: 1953

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 “2004191”. 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 installed). The rear sight is missing. The left side of the receiver is drilled and tapped for a receiver peep sight, there is a Lyman receiver sight installed.

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. There are scattered scratches, dings, and handling marks throughout. There are light spots of finish loss, mostly on the left side of the buttstock. There are no cracks or chips. 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 scattered corrosion marks, bluing loss, scratches, and handling wear 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 1953 and represents one of the final and most mature iterations of Winchester’s premium sporting lever rifle built on the Model 1894 action. Introduced in 1933, the Model 64 was intended to offer a more refined alternative to the standard Model 94, with improved stock geometry, upgraded furniture, and a cleaner sporting profile. By the early 1950s, the Model 64 had become a favorite among discerning hunters who wanted traditional lever action reliability paired with more modern handling characteristics.

Chambered in .30-30 Winchester, this rifle reflects the cartridge’s continued prominence well into the postwar era as the benchmark North American deer round. The 24 inch barrel provides excellent balance and efficient velocity, and the bore remains bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating a strong 9 out of 10. Winchester Proof Steel barrel markings and WP proofs are clear and correct, and the installed Lyman receiver sight represents a period appropriate sighting upgrade that enhances practical accuracy while maintaining the rifle’s classic appearance, even with the original rear barrel sight now absent.

Overall condition is very good for a C&R example, retaining approximately 85 percent of its original blued finish. The metal shows scattered handling wear and minor corrosion marks consistent with normal field use, while the markings remain sharp and well defined. The smooth walnut stocks retain their correct semi beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, and checkered steel shotgun style buttplate, showing only light surface wear and finish loss without structural cracks or chips. Mechanically, the action operates smoothly with a crisp trigger and properly functioning lever and half cock safeties, presenting this rifle as a well preserved example of Winchester’s late pre 1964 sporting craftsmanship. Please see our high resolution photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck on your bids!!!