LSB#: LSB260430AN003
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1894 Carbine
Serial Number: 1266682
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1941 / C&R
Caliber: .30-30 W.C.F.
Action Type: This rifle is a lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 20", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a textured ramped base, fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is fine adjustable for elevation. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight, none present.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two piece smooth walnut, straight grip, straight comb, with a serrated steel shotgun buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are light scratches, handling marks, and compression dents throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original. The bottom of the receiver is marked with a "W" which was an internal proof used between 1939-1941 when Winchester began testing a new Dulite bluing formula.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong. There is thinning and finish loss on the leading edges and at the muzzle. There is light operational and handling wear. There is faint intermittent oxidation. The markings are clear. The screws are sharp to faintly tool marked with strong serviceable slots. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety and the lever safety functions properly. The trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1894 is one of the most iconic American sporting rifles ever produced, designed by John M. Browning and introduced in 1894 as one of the first commercially successful rifles built around smokeless powder cartridges. Its combination of compact size, smooth lever operation, and reliable performance made it a favorite among hunters and outdoorsmen for generations. By 1941, the Model 1894 had become firmly established as America’s classic deer rifle, with the .30-30 Winchester remaining its most recognizable and widely used chambering.
This 1941-production Winchester Model 1894 Carbine is a desirable pre-64 example featuring the classic 20” round barrel, full-length tubular magazine, straight-grip walnut stocks, and traditional carbine configuration. The rifle retains approximately 85% of its original blue finish, with strong remaining finish throughout, light edge wear, faint oxidation, and honest handling marks consistent with field use. The stocks remain Very Good with no cracks, and the bore is a major strength, rating 9/10 with bright metal, sharp rifling, and no erosion. Combining excellent mechanical condition, strong original finish, and the enduring popularity of the .30-30 Winchester cartridge, this pre-64 Model 1894 Carbine represents a highly desirable example of the rifle that defined the American sporting lever gun.
