Make: Winchester

Model: 94 Carbine

Serial Number: 1529033

Year of Manufacture: 1949

Caliber: .30-30 Winchester (WCF)

Action Type: Lever Action, Tube Magazine Fed Rifle

Barrel Length: 20", Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base forged to the front of the barrel. The base is grooved for a hood that is not present. The rear sight is a "U"-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered steel buttplate. There is a hole in the belly for a sling stud that is not present, there is no provision for a forward sling mount. The stocks have some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There is a crack at the right-rear of the buttstock near the heel. The LOP measures 13? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has wear around the edges, some oxidation in the face, and well defined checkering. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition as refinished.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is minor erosion, mostly at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8+ out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 30% of its metal finish. There is fairly evenly scattered wear with most finish in protected areas or around raised features. There is residue around the edges of the wood from the stocks' new finish. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches with infrequent minor oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good-plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned 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 1949 with a 20” round barrel chambered in .30-30 Winchester. 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 was made in the period with what is known as the "flat-band", due to the profile of the forward barrel band. It is in Good condition retaining a strong bore and 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 great deer rifle today just as it was when it was made. Being both a "flat-band" and pre-1964 production, it may also interest the Winchester collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!