Winchester Model 94 XTR Big Bore Carbine .375 Win 20″ Lever Action Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,200.00
LSB# LSB260421DD017
Make: Winchester
Model: 94 XTR Big Bore
Serial Number: BB039071
Year of Manufacture: 1978-1982
Caliber: .375 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “WINCHESTER ® BIG BORE MODEL 94 XTR – 375 WIN. / –MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL–”. The top rear of the barrel is marked with a circled “WP” proof. The front underside of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade dovetailed to a serrated ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and an orange Winchester buttpad. The LOP is 13 1/2″ from trigger to buttpad. There is minor handling wear. There is a small crack at the upper right of the tang. Overall this stock is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some minor storage oil fouling. This rifle does not appear to have been fired past the factory. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are scattered minor scratches on the receiver and barrel. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The trigger pull 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: Box
Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 94 XTR Big Bore Carbine is a late-1970s production lever-action rifle chambered in the powerful .375 Winchester cartridge. Built on the strengthened Big Bore variant of the Model 94, it features a 20″ barrel, full-length tubular magazine, checkered walnut stocks, banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and orange Winchester buttpad. The rifle retains its factory iron sight setup with a hooded beaded front blade on a serrated ramp and an elevator-adjustable U-notch rear sight, while the receiver is drilled, tapped, and filled for a receiver sight, maintaining useful flexibility for both traditional and modern sighting configurations.
Condition is Very Good to Excellent overall, with the rifle retaining about 98% of its original blue finish. The metal shows only scattered minor scratches on the receiver and barrel, along with light operational wear, while the screw heads remain sharp and the markings are clear. The walnut stock set is in Very Good condition, showing minor handling wear and a small crack at the upper right of the tang. Despite this crack, the wood remains solid and serviceable, though it should be monitored for progression. The included factory box is a strong positive and enhances collector appeal.
The bore is outstanding, remaining bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, and only minor storage oil fouling, rating 10/10 in this writer’s opinion and showing no meaningful signs of use beyond factory testing. Mechanically, the action functions correctly, and the trigger pull is crisp, though the rifle has not been test fired by us. As with any used firearm, a thorough cleaning and inspection are advisable before use, especially given long-term storage conditions. Overall, this is a highly desirable Winchester 94 XTR Big Bore in .375 Winchester, offering excellent bore condition, strong remaining finish, factory box inclusion, and solid mechanical performance, with the small tang crack being the primary condition limitation. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF