Winchester Model 94 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commemorative Lever Action .30-30 Win Rifle
Our Assessment: In 1968 Winchester made the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commemorative Model 1894 in a saddle ring carbine and made 37,468. This commemorative model features an engraved receiver, an round barrel, gold accented markings, a saddle ring, and a smooth Walnut stock set with an Illinois 150 Years of Progress Sesquicentennial medallion inlaid in the right side of the buttstock. We have no doubt that this Commemorative Model 94 saddle ring carbine would be an excellent shooter and fun range/farm toy for someone who enjoys the classics but with so few made this an excellent pickup for residents of the Land of Lincoln. This rifle is in about Very Good condition with 90% of its metal finish remaining, a good bore and strong mechanics. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Winchester
Model: Model 94 Illinois Sesquicentennial
Serial Number: IS29848
Year of Manufacture: 1968 C&R
Caliber: .30-30 Win.
Action Type: Lever Action
Markings: Standard Winchester Model 94 Markings, The left side of the receiver has a profile of Abraham Lincoln and the words "Land of Lincoln."
Barrel Length: 20"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a hooded beaded blade on a ramped riser. The rear sight is U shaped notch elevator sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth wood with some scuffs, rubs, compressions and draglines. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the metal butt place. The stocks rate in about Very Good 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 90% of its metal finish. There are handling marks, scuffs, scratches and scattered oxidation.The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good 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 DEALER Transferable: YES, CA PPT: NO
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