Pre-64 Wartime Winchester Model 94 .30 W.C.F. 20" Lever Action Rifle Our Assessment: This a Pre-64 Winchester Model 1894 Carbine made sometime between 1943 and 1948 with a 20" round barrel chambered in .30-30 Win. The 30-30 Win. has likely taken more deer in America than any other cartridge except maybe .30-06 and the model 1894, or simply 94 as it is now known, is one of the most popular rifles ever chambered for the round. This example is in Fine-excellent condition with about 98% of its metal finish. This an honest rifle that has seen 80 years of use yet still has a decent bore and strong mechanics. It would be perfect for throwing in the back window of your pick-up truck for use on coyotes and other varmints and it would also be a good deer rifle today. Being a pre-1964 example, it may also interest the Winchester collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 1331971
Year of Manufacture: 1943-1948
Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle w/ Full Length Magazine
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "MADE IN NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S. OF AMERICA / —WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL—", "–WINCHESTER– / –TRADE MARK–", and "MODEL 94 - 30 W.C.F. –". The top of the shank and chamber ring are marked with a Winchester proof mark. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number at the front. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A.".
Barrel Length: 20"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded brass beaded blade that is dovetailed to a textured riser fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a U-notched elevator sight that is dovetailed to the barrel. There is one drilled, tapped, and filled hole on the upper tang.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with a banded forearm, straight grip, straight comb, and a serrated steel buttplate. There is a sling swivel front and rear. The wood shows some dispersed light draglines and compressions throughout the wood, slightly more so on the buttstock. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the steel buttplate, which shows thinning around the edges and some light nicks and scuffs. The stocks rate in about Very Good-Plus overall 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 and for the age, the bore rates a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is faint thinning on the leading edges. There are some scattered faint little marks, notably on the receiver flanks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: YES.
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