Winchester Model 94 .44 Magnum 20" – Saddle Ring Carbine Lever Action

Winchester Model 94 .44 Magnum 20" – Saddle Ring Carbine

1969 Manufacture | .44 Magnum | Saddle Ring Carbine | 20" Barrel | Walnut Stock

OVERVIEW

Offered here is a 1969 Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine chambered in .44 Magnum, featuring a 20-inch round barrel, traditional walnut furniture, and the distinctive saddle ring associated with Winchester's classic Western-style carbines.

Originally introduced in 1894, the Winchester Model 94 became one of America's most recognizable lever-action rifles. The later .44 Magnum chambering brought a popular revolver cartridge to this historic rifle platform, offering an appealing combination of traditional styling and big-bore versatility.

This 1969-production example features a blued steel receiver, traditional top-eject action, tubular magazine, straight-grip walnut stock, matching smooth walnut forearm, and barrel-mounted iron sights. Its saddle ring provides a distinctive touch reminiscent of Winchester's earlier frontier-era carbines.

The rifle displays attractive vintage character, including noticeable plum-colored patina along the barrel, normal age-related finish wear, and scattered handling marks. The walnut furniture retains an appealing warm finish and natural grain.

With its early .44 Magnum chambering, saddle ring configuration, and classic Winchester styling, this is an attractive example of a vintage Model 94 carbine.

SPECIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Co.

Model: 94 Saddle Ring Carbine

Year of Manufacture: 1969

Serial Number: 3197963M

Caliber:.44 Remington Magnum

Barrel Length: 20"

Barrel Profile: Round

Action: Lever Action – Traditional Top Eject

Magazine: Tubular Magazine

Receiver: Blued Steel

Finish: Blued with Plum-Colored Barrel Patina and Age-Related Wear

Sights: Hooded Front Blade / Barrel-Mounted Adjustable Rear Sight

Stock: Straight-Grip Walnut

Forearm: Smooth Walnut with Barrel Band

Buttplate: Traditional Carbine-Style Buttplate

Saddle Ring: Receiver-Mounted

Production: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Production Era: Post-1964 Winchester

Notable Features: Saddle Ring Carbine Configuration, .44 Magnum Chambering, 20" Barrel, Traditional Top-Eject Action

Condition: Good Overall Vintage Condition with Age-Appropriate Wear

CONDITION

This 1969 Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine is in great overall vintage condition, displaying attractive character and normal signs of age and handling.

The most distinctive finish characteristic is the plum-colored patina visible along the barrel, where the original dark finish has developed a brownish-purple appearance. Additional scattered finish wear, light scratches, and handling marks are present on the metal surfaces, including areas around the barrel bands and receiver.

The blued receiver retains an attractive appearance with minor surface marks and age-related wear. The saddle ring and traditional lever-action components remain installed.

The walnut stock and forearm exhibit warm coloration and appealing natural grain, with scattered scratches, light impressions, and handling marks consistent with age and use.

The rifle retains its traditional 20-inch Saddle Ring Carbine configuration, including its hooded front sight, adjustable rear sight, and tubular magazine.

Overall, this is a handsome example of a 1969 Winchester Model 94 in .44 Magnum, offering the distinctive appeal of an early magnum-chambered Saddle Ring Carbine with honest vintage character.

Please review all photographs closely for the best representation of the rifle's condition, plum-colored barrel patina, finish wear, wood furniture, and features.

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