Winchester Pre-64 1894 94 Carbine .30-30 Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1958 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,365.00
LSB#: 241207AA232
Make: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 2298193
Year of Manufacture: 1958
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-WINCHESTER- / -TRADE MARK- / -MADE IN U.S.A.-” followed by “MODEL 94 – 30-30 WIN.- / -WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL-”, the top at the rear has an ovalled “WP” proof, found again on the chamber ring. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the front.
Barrel Length: 20?
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a hooded, serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “U”-notched elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The left of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered minor scuffs and scratches with a few more notable drag-lines on the right of the stock. The stocks’ finish is thinning at some edges. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some wear at the toe, but otherwise has well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are 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. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at the leading edges and muzzle. There is oxidation and rust freckling, primarily on the bottom of the receiver. There is loading wear on the loading plate. There are a few scattered minor scuffs and scratches. There are scattered spots of erosion on the barrel. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a half-cock safety and a lever safety. We have not fired 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 WCF that was made in 1958. 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 97% of its metal finish remaining, light wear in the stocks, a great bore and strong mechanics. This rifle could be back out in the field dropping deer for another lifetime. As a pre-64 example of the 94 Carbine in high condition, it would also be a nice addition to a Winchester collection. Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.
