Make: Winchester

Model: 94

Serial Number: 1154752

Year of Manufacture: 1941, C&R

Caliber: .32 W.S. 

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine

Barrel Length: 20”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to a textured, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel and slotted for a hood (not included). The rear sight is a u-notch with riser dovetailed to the barrel, fine adjustable for elevation. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and serrated steel buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light marks and compressions. There are no chips or cracks. There is a small gash on the right side of the wrist near the receiver. The LOP measures 13 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine condition. 

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is dark. There is corrosion, erosion, and rust throughout. The rifling is well defined where not interrupted by erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 5/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The action shows some operation wear. The screw heads are tool marked. The markings are clear. There are a few scattered scratches on the receiver. There are dings on the sides of the front sight dovetail. There are light scratches on the barrel with some intermittent faint spots of oxidation. Overall, this rifle is in about Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a half-cock safety and a lever safety. We have not fired 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 Pre-64 Winchester Model 94, Serial Number 1154752, was made in 1941, and is in Good condition. It is chambered in .32 Winchester Special with a 20” barrel. The bore is dark with corrosion throughout, but the rifling remains strong. The stocks are original 2-piece walnut with straight grip and comb, serrated steel buttplate, and banded forend, in Fine condition. The blue finish is original and 50% retained. The receiver has mostly gone to white with some dark patina at the rear of the receiver. The action functions correctly.