Make: Winchester

Model: 94 Trail's End

Serial Number: IA40224

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 2000s

Caliber: .45 Colt

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle Fed by Tubular Magazine

Barrel Length: 20"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch elevator sight with white triangle aim reference, dovetailed to the barrel.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth semi-fancy walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered Winchester Hard Rubber buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There is no wear on the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong and complete throughout. The action shows some light operation wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle has a lever safety, tang safety, and rebounding hammer. 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: This rifle comes with its factory box, owner's manual, and factory handouts.

Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 94 Trail’s End Saddle Ring Carbine reflects the continued evolution of the classic 1894 platform into the modern era, blending traditional carbine styling with contemporary manufacture. Chambered in .45 Colt, a cartridge introduced in 1873 and long associated with frontier sidearms and lever rifles alike, this configuration captures the enduring appeal of a pistol caliber lever gun. The 20 inch barrel, banded forend, saddle ring, and straight grip stock maintain the familiar silhouette that made the Model 94 one of the most recognizable sporting rifles in American history.

This example remains in Excellent condition, retaining approximately 99 percent of its original blue finish with only light operational wear. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and rates 10 out of 10. The semi-fancy walnut stocks are clean and well fitted with no cracks or chips, and the checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate shows no wear. Markings are clear, screw heads are sharp, and the action operates correctly with lever safety, tang safety, and rebounding hammer functioning as designed. Complete with its factory box and paperwork, this Trail’s End carbine stands as a polished modern rendition of the classic Winchester lever action.