Winchester Model 94 Carbine .30-30 Lever-Action Rifle — 1964 First-Year Post-64 Production, 20-Inch Barrel, Plum-Hue Receiver
This 1964 Winchester Model 94 Carbine represents the first year of post-64 production, identifiable by its sintered-steel receiver with the characteristic plum blued finish. Chambered in the classic .30-30 and paired with the original 20-inch barrel, it offers a six-round tubular magazine and the familiar top-eject lever-action design. Factory side tapping for optics and the included Weaver Side-N-Mount further distinguish this example, making it a noteworthy piece for collectors interested in Winchester’s cost-reduction era transition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: External metal surfaces display scattered handling marks consistent with regular field carry. The receiver retains a uniform plum cast typical of early sintered-steel production. Wood exhibits honest wear with no cracks. Bore remains bright and clean, reflecting diligent upkeep.
What’s Included
- Weaver Side-N-Mount 1" side scope mount with rings (installed)
The plum-hued receiver signifies the shift to sintered-steel construction that began in 1964. Collectors value this trait as a visual marker of Winchester’s manufacturing evolution.
Factory side tapping on the receiver allows direct installation of the included Weaver mount without aftermarket modification, adding versatility for optics while preserving originality.
The 20-inch round barrel retains its hoodless ramp front sight with a silver bead blade and a semi-buckhorn rear sight, maintaining the traditional sight picture favored by many deer hunters.
The walnut straight-grip stock and matching handguard feature the original oil finish, complementing the rifle’s classic carbine profile and a 13.25-inch length of pull.