Winchester Model 94 Sporting Rifle .30-30, 26-Inch Barrel, Pre-64 Forged Receiver (mfg. 1908)
Produced in 1908, this Winchester Model 94 Sporting Rifle combines early 20th-century manufacture with a desirable 26-inch round barrel and full-length 8-round magazine. The receiver retains the robust, pre-64 forged steel construction, while the later factory-marked "Winchester Proof Steel" barrel provides added durability. A tang-mounted adjustable aperture sight extends the sight radius and gives the lever gun practical accuracy advantages over the more common saddle-ring carbines.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling. Some scuffs and scratches are visible, and there is mild pitting in spots. The action seems to function well.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Barrel Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Tang-mounted adjustable aperture rear sight (installed)
The Sporting Rifle configuration is less common than the 20-inch carbine, giving this Model 94 added collector appeal. Its 26-inch round barrel balances well and aids velocity from the classic .30-30 cartridge.
Serial number 464xxx places production firmly in 1908, yet the barrel bears the post-1932 "Winchester Proof Steel" legend, indicating a period factory or armorer replacement performed to Winchester standards.
The straight-grip walnut stock, crescent buttplate, and blued steel hardware present the traditional look expected of an early Winchester lever gun. The 13.25-inch length of pull fits most shooters comfortably without modification.
Mechanically, the rifle retains the smooth lever action Winchester is known for. The 1:12 right-hand twist stabilizes common .30-30 bullet weights, while the dovetail blade front sight pairs with the upgraded aperture rear for a clear, precise sight picture.