Make: Winchester

Model: 94 Carbine

Serial Number: 2264347

Year of Manufacture: 1957

Caliber: .30-30 Winchester

Action Type: Tubular Magazine Fed Lever Action Rifle

Barrel Length: 20"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into the top of the hooded, serrated, ramped base on the barrel in front of the forward barrel band. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed into the top of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The left side of the receiver is drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none included).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and checkered steel buttplate. The stocks have only a few light marks, most notable at the toe. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has minor wear around the edges and well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in Fine-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn copper fouling. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 9+ out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some tiny marks along the sides of the barrel and magazine. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine-plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. 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: This is a Winchester Model 1894 Carbine, made in 1957 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 rifle looks like it had a very gentle life, retaining the vast majority of its metal finish, a good bore and strong mechanics. This rifle still has a lot of use left in it, but would also make a nice addition to a collection missing a pre-64 94 Carbine. Please see our photos and good luck!