Winchester Pre-64 1894 94 Carbine .30-30 Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1952 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1225
LSB#: 210917MW92
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Carbine
Serial Number: 1845094
Year of Manufacture: 1952
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “MADE IN NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, -“WINCHESTER / -TRADE MARK-“-, “MODEL 94 – 30-30 WIN.-”. The top of the barrel and top of the chamber ring are each marked with a circled “WP” proof. The underside of the receiver is marked “1845094”.
Barrel Length: 20″, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, textured, ramped base forged to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notch leaf and elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine adjustable for elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have a few scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are a few spots of a stubborn residue in the buttstock behind the wrist. 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 around the edges and well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end. Our gauge shows an ME of about 0.9.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is some minor wear at the muzzle and the front edge of the magazine tube. There is light wear on the barrel bands. The lever has some spots of light erosion. There are a few other minor marks. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and the lever safety functions properly. The trigger 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: None
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 94 Carbine in .30-30 made in 1952. The .30-30 is perhaps the most popular deer cartridge in America, and the 94 chambered for this classic round is nearly synonymous with “deer rifle”. This rifle is in Fine condition with 96% of its metal finish remaining, a nice bore and strong mechanics. It shows light wear from limited and responsible use over the years. This pre-1964 vintage rifle should be of interest to collectors and could be back out in the field dropping deer for another lifetime. Please see our photos and good luck!