Pre-64 Winchester Model 94 .30-30 Win. Lever-Action Rifle

Winchester Model 94 .30-30 Lever-Action Rifle — 20" Carbine (Pre-64)

This is a recently acquired, solid, all-original Winchester Model 94 carbine in .30-30 Winchester with the desirable 20" barrel and blued finish. This example presents in good used condition—clean, honest wear consistent with responsible use. With its serial number falling between the 1950 and 1951 year-end cutoffs, this rifle dates to 1951.

Specifications:

• Caliber:.30-30 Winchester
• Barrel: 20" carbine length
• Action: Winchester’s iconic Model 94 lever-action
• Sights: Buckhorn-style rear, silver bead front (hood missing)
• Stock: Straight-grip walnut, carbine butt
• Condition: Good used; appears all original per our visual inspection
• Pre-64 production: Yes (well below the 2,700,000 post-64 threshold)

Date of Manufacture:

• The NRA serialization tables list approximate last serial numbers by year for the Model 1894/94:
  • 1950 ended at 1,724,295
  • 1951 ended at 1,819,800 Our serial 1,753,713 lies between those endpoints ⇒ Manufactured in 1951

(As always, “approximate last number” dating is standard practice for Winchesters of this era; for museum-grade documentation, collectors sometimes pursue a Cody Firearms Museum letter.) Winchester Collector

Condition Notes:

• Metal: Uniform blue with expected carry/edge wear; no evidence of refinish observed.
• Wood: Straight-grip walnut with typical handling marks and scuffs; no cracks noted.
• Bore/Mechanicals: Bright bore with strong rifling; action cycles properly.
  

What’s Included:

• Rifle as shown

Historical/Model Context:

The Model 94 is among the most famous American hunting rifles, with the carbine pattern typically sporting a 20" barrel and tubular magazine—an enduring balance of handling and capacity.

Compliance & Shipping:

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