1968 Winchester Model 94 .32 Win Special 20" Lever Action Rifle Our Assessment: This a Winchester Model 1894 Carbine made in 1968 with a 20" round barrel chambered in .32 Winchester Special. The .32 Win Spl was a popular American cartridge that was introduced in 1901, that was harder hitting than a .30-40 Krag cartridge but with less recoil. The .32 Win Spl has been discontinued for many years, however handloading is still prevalent. The 20" barrel of the Carbine model makes it light and fast-handling, and when coupled with the .32 Win Spl cartridge makes it a great rifle for hunting in thicker brush. This would be a great rifle for someone who is looking to hunt or enjoys classic lever action rifles and likes the challenges of handloading!
Make: Winchester
Model: 94
Serial Number: 3091681
Year of Manufacture: 1968
Caliber: .32 Special
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle w/ Full Length Magazine Tube
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "–WINCHESTER– / –TRADE MARK– / –MADE IN U.S.A.–" and "MODEL 94 – 32 WIN. SPL. – / —WINCHESTER PROOF STEEL—". The top of the shank is marked with a Winchester proof. 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 atop a serrated riser that is fixed to the barrel. The riser is slotted for a hood that is not included. The rear sight is a U-notched elevator sight that is dovetailed to the barrel. The left side of the receiver has two drilled, tapped, and filled holes for a side-mounted sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock are two-piece smooth wood with a banded forearm, straight grip, straight comb, and a checkered steel buttplate. There are some infrequently dispersed small compressions and faint draglines throughout the wood. There is also a notable small scuff on the bottom of the forearm. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the checkered steel buttplate, which shows some scattered erosion. The stocks rate in about Fine-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 but there is some infrequently scattered minor fouling on the lands. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 9.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some scattered light nicks and scratches, notably on the receiver flanks but also the magazine tube and barrel as well. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine-Plus 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: NO.
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